Fund Financial & Regulatory Reporting Analyst, Specialist

Vanguard; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard in Ireland is seeking a lead for fund financial reporting and regulatory reporting. You will oversee analytical reviews, ensure accuracy of fund reports, and manage certification processes. A strong focus on internal controls and regulatory compliance supports accurate disclosures and audit readiness.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a hybrid work model, leveraging cross-functional teams and external providers to deliver timely, compliant financial statements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years related work experience in financial services or financial reporting.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• CPA, CA or other financial designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical review of reports for medium complexity funds for accuracy, validates results and resolves data issues.
• Oversees completion of the group's key deliverables and reviews financial reports for accuracy.
• Completes fund financial statements and regulatory reports in line with local requirements.
• Identifies control gaps and recommends improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Manages policies and procedures and drives process improvements to mitigate risk.
• Maintains regulatory reporting knowledge and ensures compliance with changes.
• Facilitates fund certification, including scheduling and preparation of documents.
• Participates in special projects and supports colleagues with problem resolution.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

GAAP / IFRS

Job description

Reviews complex fund financial reporting deliverables completed by third party service providers to verify accuracy and resolves outstanding issues. Leads the development, implementation and administration of various strategic initiatives within the department.

Core Responsibilities

• 1. Performs analytical review of reports for medium complexity funds for accuracy. Validates results and performs control checks to ensure accurate results from service providers. Resolves data issues or requests for information.
• 2. Oversees the completion of the group's key deliverables. Reviews selected financial reports for accuracy. Analyzes financial reports, and researches and resolves items that exceed established tolerance levels.
• 3. Completes fund financial statements and reports for shareholder and regulatory reporting in accordance with local regulatory reporting requirements. Serves as escalation point of contact for the department. Shares knowledge and assists colleagues with problem resolution.
• 4. Identifies and documents any areas of control gaps. Recommends improvement measures and manages the strengthening and maintenance of the internal control framework.
• 5. Manages policies and procedures and identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations for process improvements. Ensures controls are implemented and executed to mitigate risk.
• 6. Develops and maintains broad understanding of regulatory reporting requirements and ensures compliance. Keeps current on global regulatory changes that will affect fund financial statement disclosures, and works with third party service providers and auditors to develop and implement changes.
• 7. Facilitates the fund certification process, including scheduling and preparing necessary certification documents.
• 8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years related work experience in financial services or financial reporting.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• CPA, CA or other financial designation preferred.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.