Regulatory Operations Change Manager

London Stock Exchange Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global financial markets infrastructure provider as a Regulatory Operations Change Manager. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead regulatory projects, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while enhancing operational processes. Your leadership will guide a dedicated team, driving improvements and fostering collaboration across departments. This dynamic organization values innovation and integrity, offering a supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact on financial stability and growth. If you are passionate about regulatory operations and ready to lead change, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Pension plan

Annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory operations management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory projects and ensure compliance with changes.
• Manage periodic reporting and improve existing processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams for accurate data management.

Skills

Regulatory Change Management

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Data Management

MS Office Proficiency

Stakeholder Collaboration

Risk Management

Regulatory Reporting

Education

Relevant industry experience

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Trading Systems

Data Management Systems

Job description

Regulatory Operations Change Manager

Apply locations: London, United Kingdom
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R0098116

The Manager for Regulatory Operations reports to the Regulatory Operations Director and has a dual responsibility. Firstly, for the Operational Regulatory Change. They are encouraged to lead on Regulatory projects and initiatives, helping to ensure operations are supporting regulatory developments. They will also be responsible for developing, improving, and supporting the growth of the controls and tasks undertaken for the Regulatory regimes. In addition, they will be responsible for periodic reporting globally which is a BAU activity.

You will be expected to take the lead on designated projects and relationships as instructed by the Director of Regulatory Operations. They are also encouraged to be an authority in the Regulatory Operations support processes and will assist junior members as necessary. They will work with internal teams to ensure the accuracy of data within underlying systems (including the trading systems and data management systems) as related to those reporting processes under the applicable regulatory requirements.

As part of the Regulatory Operations management team, they are responsible for staying on top of regulatory developments and their impact on operational processes relating to regulatory requirements such as periodic submissions to regulators around the globe. The Manager would also be encouraged to deputise for the Director and represent the team when appropriate. Together, the Director and Manager are responsible for overseeing the ongoing changes to processes, procedures, and operating models to deliver against regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

Change

• Be the Operational lead for all Regulatory projects and initiatives, including the upcoming ESMA and FCA changes to Transaction Reporting.
• Accountable for requirements raised and their subsequent prioritisation.
• Participation in internal projects focused on process improvement and/or Industry/Regulatory change and product launches (Kaizen, DTCC, MarketWatch).
• Take the lead role in the improvement of existing processes and controls and/or the creation of new processes and controls.
• Help coordinate and participate in any UAT on Regulatory Reporting Controls.
• Support the current initiative to improve our overall approach to transaction reporting.
• Collaborate with Technology teams for systems changes required to fulfil our responsibilities and remove manual processes for existing and new obligations.

Business as Usual

• People leader who heads up the team and has three direct reports.
• Accountable for periodic reporting, ensuring all reports are submitted on time and are accurate.
• Responsible for identifying ways to reduce risk and make improvements to the existing process.

Controls

• Accountable for control framework design and implementation per region and obligation.
• Accountable for drafting requirements and change requests for Regulatory Reporting controls globally.
• Significant emphasis, understanding, and focus on ensuring Complete, Accurate, and Timely Reporting.
• Proactively identify issues in advance of regulators, complete resolutions, and implement process improvements.
• Ensure reduction/avoidance of incorrect submissions/rejects to improve overall compliance with our regulatory responsibilities with National Competent Authorities and other regulatory bodies.

Partner Management

• Work closely with the Regulatory Reporting Product Managers for both FX and Equity to ensure Operational control requirements are assembled within projects.
• Collaborate with internal Stakeholders – Compliance, Risk, Business, Technology.
• Work in partnership with the wider Regulatory Operations team to help them administer change.
• Support the Transaction Reporting Governance Forum to provide insight into areas of development.
• Be kept up to date with industry changes and when requested attend relevant industry events and working groups.

Key Behaviours and Skills:

• Relevant industry experience and recent experience in a similar role (minimum 5 years).
• Demonstration of the LSEG values in everyday behaviour (Integrity, Partnership, Change, and Excellence).
• Must be a confident teammate with good social skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Knowledge and experience in operations roles and regulatory change.
• Worked in professional and customer-focused environments where detailed processes must be followed.
• Must be able to work to deadlines.
• Consistent track record to work with and instigate process change.
• Proficient in MS Office products.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

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