Financial and Banking Regulatory Reporting Experienced Professionals

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. 

Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women for 2024! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Technology and its integration with the reporting capabilities of an organization in Banking and Insurance business sector has been continuously evolving the last decade. Our clients are seeking to streamline their reporting processes, automate their workflows, stay up-to-date with the Regulatory Framework updates/changes, as well as comply to their obligations and timely submit their reports to the Regulatory Authorities.

The opportunity:

Our professionals possess diverse industry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills. The team stays highly relevant by researching and discovering the latest Banking IT systems requirements, and by sharing knowledge on a variety of topics with key industry leaders.

Our team aims to support organizations to perform their reporting tasks efficiently, by implementing technology-enabled solutions based on our or third-party platforms and related tools, providing them with robust reporting infrastructure, which focuses not only on the operational aspects of the tasks, but also on the data quality of their reports. Our projects typically involve managing multiple stakeholders, coordinating with them to analyze their reporting requirements while considering the regulatory authorities and the corresponding framework, and therefore provide them with the most robust, efficient, and streamlined solution.

We are currently seeking experienced professionals with a strong interest in Financial Services/Regulatory Reporting to join our team. You will have a great opportunity to expand your business knowledge and technical skills in the areas of Financial Services and Regulatory Reporting, in a variety of projects and in collaboration with other EY service lines. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in our team during a time of exciting growth.

Your key responsibilities:

• Support our clients to review current business processes, perform target state analysis, define business requirements, as well as develop functional and technical specifications.
• Design and implement automated processes for regulatory reporting/calculations in the areas of Financial Risk Management and Asset & Liability Management (ALM), using technologies, such as SQL, Python, No-SQL, as well as reporting mechanisms and tools
• Implementation of risk management solutions including configuration, customization, solution development and integration.
• Provide the configuration, customization and integration of reporting solutions/software, for the generation of regulatory reports/disclosures in various formats (excel, xbrl).
• Monitor changes provided by the regulators regarding reporting/disclosure requirements.
• Compose policy and procedures documentation.
• Produce user manuals and provide training to end users.
• Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Communicate, provide guidance, and establish professional and trust relationships with clients.
• Communicate and establish professional and trust relationships with clients.
• Assist in the project management tasks, including development of project charters, project plans, and status updates reports as well as overall project monitoring.
• Communicate, provide guidance, and establish professional and trust relationships with clients.

Skills and attributes for success:

• High level of professionalism with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments.
• Quick learner, showing flexibility and adaptability in new situations and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek; other languages will be considered an asset.
• Strong team working skills are essential.
• Proactive, dedicated and determined to excel professionally.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, science or engineering.
• 3+ years of experience working in financial institutions, banking sector, or regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with technologies and programming languages such as SQL, Python, ETL tools (e.g. MS SSIS), MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Greek; other languages will be considered an asset.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or other Business Areas (e.g. MBA, Finance, Business Analytics, Risk Management, etc.).
• Knowledge of key financial regulatory concepts (e.g. CRR/CRD, ALM, IRRBB, COREP, FINREP, LCR/NSFR).
• Programming knowledge or relevant experience/training (e.g. in Python, Java, C#).
• Knowledge of key banking concepts (products, services).
• Background in consulting environment.
• Project management and client service skills.
• Risk professional certifications (such as PRM, FRM).

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high motivation and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What we offer

•    Competitive remuneration package: You’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 
•    Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is defined based on both your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays. 
•    Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you. 
•    Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
•    Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
•    International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
•    Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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