NCT - Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting - Finance

NOMURA SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Finance Contractor for regulatory reporting. The role demands at least 8 years of experience in banking services, expertise with MAS 1003 requirements, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include data analysis and compliance support, making it ideal for detail-oriented candidates. Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancements are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of working experience in regulatory reporting in banking/financial services.
• Experience with MAS 1003 requirements including sound understanding on each schedule.
• Strong data reconciliation and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform end to end data review for MAS 1003 returns.
• Validate classification of assets and liabilities.
• Support finance initiatives driving automation and process improvements.

Skills

Regulatory reporting experience

Understanding of MAS 1003 requirements

Experience with IFRS/SFRS reporting standards

Experience with AxiomSL

Proficiency in Excel

Data reconciliation skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline

Tools

Excel

AxiomSL

Alteryx

Job description

Department overview:

Nomura's Finance department oversees the company's financial operations and provides strategic guidance for business decision-making. Collaborating with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders, the team develops effective financial strategies, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, to align financial operations with business objectives. Specializing in financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, and capital management, Nomura's Finance team is known for delivering exceptional service. With a proven track record, commitment to innovation, and global reach, the department is poised to drive growth and success in the financial industry.

Role description:

We are seeking a detail oriented Finance Contractor to support a deep dive review of MAS 1003 returns and other regulatory submissions. The role involves data analysis, reconciliation, variance investigation and documentation to strengthen the bank’s compliance with MAS requirements. The successful candidate will also assist in the adhoc financial and regulatory reporting projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform end to end data review for MAS 1003 returns including source to report reconciliation.
• Validate classification of assets, liabilities, commitments and off balance sheet exposures in line with MAS definitions
• Work with Powai extended team for any reporting gaps noted with an objective of historical look back analysis right up to resolution.
• Assist in preparation and/or review of other MAS returns and prudential returns. Maintain and update interpretation document and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Support finance initiatives including driving automation and process improvements specifically for MAS 1003.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and governance standards

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:

• 8+ years of working experience in regulatory reporting in banking / financial services
• Experience with MAS 1003 requirements including sound understanding on each schedule and its reporting requirements.
• Experience with IFRS/SFRS reporting standards to align the ledger numbers to MAS 1003 forms
• Experience with AxoimSL is a must.
• Ability to read MAS reporting instructions and apply
• Manages tight deadlines with minimal errors including the ability to work independently
• Proficient in excel and comfortable with working with large data set.
• Strong data reconciliation and execution skills.
• Alteryx a plus.
• Good documentation skills
• Attention to details and strong analytical skills
• Experience with products traded in wholesale market and private wealth business a plus
• Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer