Santander is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Associate to join our Controllership team. In this role, you will manage and monitor large projects and accounting processes within the regulatory reporting function, with a specific focus on capital. You will provide subject matter expertise, guidance, and interpretation to leaders and business lines across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Manage and monitor large project or process implementations within the regulatory reporting function.
- Provide accounting expertise and guidance on policy, procedural changes, and their impact to leaders and business lines.
- Direct and guide capital reporting teams by reviewing financial information, reports, and disclosures.
- Ensure departmental compliance with regulatory standards.
- Research and analyze new products, systems, and best practices within the accounting function; propose findings to senior leadership.
- Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures while maintaining high accuracy.
- Communicate accounting developments impacting operations, financials, and regulatory reporting to management.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with all lines of business to facilitate timely implementation and standardization of new regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with other finance department managers to support overall department goals.
- Advise senior management on best practices to meet defined goals and objectives.
- Manage projects and initiatives as requested by senior management.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Improve existing processes and practices within the Regulatory Reporting department.
- Represent the organization as a primary subject matter expert for specific accounting projects and updates.
- Coach, review, and delegate work to junior professionals as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent field.
- 9+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field within the Banking or Financial Services Industry.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP/IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.
- Advanced spreadsheet skills (Excel formula development, pivot tables, macro development, familiarity with text, look-up and reference, data and financial functions).
- Solid understanding of bank accounting (Balance Sheet, Income Statement).
- Proven ability to leverage technology to improve and automate business tasks.
- Proven project management skills.
- Strong understanding of financial controls and system validation methods.
- Ability to lead, influence, and direct peers, subordinates, and management.
- Ability to make effective decisions on complex matters.
- Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive.
- Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to interact with senior level management and interface with multiple levels of the organizational structure.
- Ability to maintain and report on confidential information appropriately.
- Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze information quickly.
- Self-directed, self-motivated, with a demonstrated history of providing ideas and solutions to further business understanding.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent field.
- Advanced database skills (Access, SQL, Oracle, SAS).
- Knowledge of European Basel III capital reporting.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification.
- An established work history or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military service, or education.
- Experience in Microsoft Office products.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $93,750.00 - $165,000.00 USD.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States.
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
