Regulatory Reporting - CORPEP

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment is looking for a Regulatory Reporting Accountant (COREP & Capital) for a 12-month FTC. Located in Central London, with 50% office-based work, this role involves leading COREP reporting and liaising with regulators.

The ideal candidate will have strong COREP reporting experience, understanding of EBA/PRA prudential rules, and proven FCA experience. This role is crucial for the accuracy and timeliness of financial submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong COREP reporting experience in a bank or investment firm.
• Solid understanding of CRR, EBA frameworks, and UK prudential rules.
• Proven experience dealing with FCA/PRA/regulators.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of COREP reporting.
• Lead on interpretation of prudential rules.
• Act as primary contact for regulators on COREP.

Skills

COREP reporting experience

Understanding of CRR and EBA frameworks

Experience with FCA / PRA

Process improvement

Interpretation of regulatory requirements

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Job description

Regulatory Reporting Accountant (COREP & Capital)

Suisse Private Bank | £80,000 – £95,000 | 12 month FTC | Central London | 50% office based | Sort notice required

We’re working with a top-tier Private Bank looking for a COREP-focused accountant to take ownership of reporting across the bank.

This isn’t a light-touch oversight role. You’ll be the technical lead on COREP returns, owning delivery, interpretation, and improvement of the reporting framework. You will need front to back COREP reporting experience.

What you’ll be doing

• End-to-end ownership of COREP reporting (accuracy, timeliness, submissions)
• Lead on interpretation and application of EBA / PRA prudential rules
• Oversight of capital reporting and regulatory returns, including Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 metrics
• Review and challenge reporting outputs produced by the team
• Act as primary contact for regulators (FCA, PRA) on COREP and capital queries
• Support and contribute to ICAAP and capital planning
• Drive process improvement and automation of reporting activities
• Translate new regulatory requirements into practical reporting changes

What you need

• Strong COREP reporting experience in a bank or investment firm
• Solid understanding of CRR, EBA frameworks, and UK prudential rules
• Proven experience dealing with FCA / PRA / regulators
• Experience owning or materially contributing to ICAAP
• Ability to challenge, interpret, and not just produce numbers
• Ideally qualified accountant – not essential if your technical depth is strong