Senior Financial Analyst, APAC Regulatory Reporting (Contract)

Royal Bank of Canada; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Malaysia to handle preparation of financial reports for various Australian regulatory bodies. Candidates with 2-3 years of experience in regulatory or financial reporting are encouraged to apply. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail. The position offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a collaborative dynamic culture.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible benefits

World-class training program

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in regulatory reporting, financial reporting or audit.
• Basic understanding of Capital Markets and Financial Services Industry.
• Prior experience in shared service centers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Head Office financial reports.
• Prepare Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority Returns.
• Prepare returns for the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
• Prepare returns for the Australian Stock Exchange.
• Provide all supporting documentation and reconciliations.

Skills

Regulatory reporting experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst, APAC Regulatory Reporting (Contract)

Our client is a specialist provider of asset services, custody, payments and treasury services. Founded in 1864, they are the 10th largest bank worldwide and the 5th in North America, as measured by market capitalization. They are among a small group of highly rated global banks and are recognized time and time again for our financial strength, market leadership and philanthropic work.

Our client has a processing centre of operational excellence supporting 10 countries across three geographical time zones employing a Global Operating Model to maximise efficiencies across times zones and supports a 24/5 operational capability. The objectives for Malaysia are to enhance the scalability of their global operations, improve service quality via their ‘centres of excellence’ and to implement/leverage standardised processes globally.

The Finance team at RBC Malaysia provides Finance and Accounting support to RBC Malaysia locally, in addition to all of RBC’s businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. The Finance operations in Malaysia is the Centre of Expertise for APAC Finance, providing Accounts Payable, Financial Control, Product Control and Performance Management services. The objectives for Malaysia Finance is to provide First Class accounting services to our stakeholders in Asia Pacific, and to enable onshore Finance teams to fulfil their roles as valued Finance business partners.

The main objective of this role is to provide effective accounting and statutory reporting, that is in line with business objectives to Head Office and Australian reporting requirements.

Region: Australia

What will you do?

• Shared responsibility for preparation of Head Office financial reports
• Shared responsibility for preparation of Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority Returns.
• Shared responsibility for preparation of the returns for the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
• Shared responsibility for preparation of the returns for the Australian Stock Exchange
• Preparation of all supporting documentation, schedules and reconciliations required in the performance of the above-mentioned reports.
• Project work as required.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 2-3 years of experience in regulatory reporting, financial reporting or audit
• Basic understanding of Capital Markets and Financial Services Industry functions and products
• Prior experience in shared service centers or global delivery hubs for financial institutions would be an advantage
• High attention to detail, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Willing to take on new challenges while being confident and self-motivated

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements such as APRA, ABS and ASX returns.

What’s in it for you?

Our client thrive on the challenge to be their best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. Our client care about each other, reaching their potential, making a difference to their communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

A world-class training program in financial services

A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded