Finance Regulatory Reporting Consultant

Title: Finance Regulatory Reporting Consultant
Duration: Long Term

Work type: Remote
Any Visa

In this role, Finance Regulatory Reporting & DFAST Controls We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Regulatory Reporting Consultant to support DFAST (Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing), financial analytics, and control assurance initiatives for a leading global financial institution. The candidate will work closely with Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting, Data Management, and Control teams to strengthen data governance, model transparency, control effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, experience with financial data, control testing, data lineage, and regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will support end-to-end validation of financial and risk data used in stress testing and regulatory reporting processes.

Responsibilities

DFAST & Regulatory Reporting Support

• Support DFAST and other regulatory stress testing programs through data validation, control reviews, and reporting quality assurance.
• Perform variable-to-model mapping reviews and maintain end-to-end data lineage documentation.
• Validate assumptions, methodologies, and source-to-report data flows supporting regulatory submissions.
• Assist in preparing documentation and evidence for regulatory examinations and internal audits.

Data Analysis & Validation

• Develop and maintain variable-to-model mapping inventories, including key summary metrics and reconciliation controls.
• Analyze large financial and risk datasets to identify anomalies, inconsistencies, and data quality issues.
• Conduct validation testing and quality control assessments across regulatory reporting datasets.
• Perform root cause analysis for identified data and reporting issues.

Control Framework & Governance

• Establish and enhance frameworks for control inventory reviews to assess accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness.
• Evaluate existing controls against regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and documentation deficiencies.
• Recommend remediation actions and track issue resolution activities

Issue Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Investigate, document, and escalate data quality issues, control failures, and reporting discrepancies.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach activities to obtain missing evidence or supporting documentation.
• Support issue remediation plans and validation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations related to DFAST, CCAR, Finance Data Governance, and Internal Controls.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Technology, Model Governance, Regulatory Reporting, and Audit teams.
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Participate in governance forums and working groups supporting regulatory initiatives.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or a related discipline.

• 4-10 years of experience within:
• Banking and Financial Services
• Regulatory Reporting
• Stress Testing (DFAST/CCAR)
• Finance Transformation
• Risk & Controls
• Data Governance

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of DFAST, CCAR, FR Y-14 reporting, or similar regulatory frameworks.

Experience performing data validation, controls testing, and quality assurance reviews.

• Knowledge of financial products, balance sheet, income statement, and regulatory reporting concepts.
• Familiarity with data lineage, data mapping, reconciliation, and governance processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical tools is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Demonstrated ability working with large datasets and performing validation and quality control assessments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Client-focused mindset with sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, or compliance functions.
• Understanding of banking control frameworks and risk management principles.

Preferred Certifications

• One or more of the following certifications would be advantageous:
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• FRM (Financial Risk Manager)
• CPA / ACCA
• CAMS
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Key Competencies

• Regulatory Reporting
• DFAST / CCAR
• Financial Controls
• Data Governance
• Data Lineage & Mapping
• Risk Assessment
• Control Testing
• Issue Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Compliance