Senior Financial Analyst, Regulatory Reporting
Contract: 1-year contract with immediate start.
Location: hybrid, 3 days onsite in Downtown office, Toronto ON
Pay: 45-60/h T4
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established Canadian financial services organization, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Regulatory Reporting to join their Finance team on a 12-month contract basis.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in regulatory reporting within a federally regulated financial institution, particularly involving OSFI and/or Bank of Canada reporting requirements. Strong financial reporting professionals with exposure to complex reporting environments will also be considered.
The successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to a large-scale business transformation project, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to both ongoing operations and strategic organizational change.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory filings to federal and provincial regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting deadlines.
- Support current and future regulatory disclosure requirements to maintain a strong corporate governance and compliance framework.
- Perform detailed analysis and validation of reporting data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls surrounding regulatory reporting processes.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, including automation, workflow enhancements, and reporting transformation projects.
- Support system implementations, integration activities, and regulatory reporting enhancements associated with major business initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Treasury, and other stakeholders to ensure reporting requirements are met efficiently and accurately.
- Assist with ad hoc analysis, reporting requests, and special projects as required.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation (or actively pursuing CPA) is required.
Required Experience
- 4+ years of progressive experience in regulatory reporting, financial reporting, accounting, or audit within banking, lending, or financial services environments.
- Direct experience with OSFI and/or Bank of Canada reporting requirements is strongly preferred.
- Candidates with strong financial reporting backgrounds in complex, regulated environments will also be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
- Experience supporting regulatory, financial, or business transformation initiatives is considered an asset.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, including complex data analysis, lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations, and reporting models.
- Experience with Alteryx, Power Query, or similar automation and data transformation tools is highly desirable.
- Exposure to financial reporting systems, ERP platforms, and reporting automation technologies is considered an asset.
Desired Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and process-improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to join a respected financial services organization.
- Exposure to a high-profile integration and transformation initiative.
- Hands-on involvement with regulatory reporting and compliance processes.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities to enhance automation and reporting efficiencies.
- Competitive compensation and hybrid work flexibility.
This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.
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