Head of Regulatory Reporting

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Forge Talent are recruiting for a Head of Regulatory Reporting to join a PE backed growing Insurance business on a permanent basis in Manchester. You’d be responsible for leading the end-to-end regulatory reporting function within the business. They ensure timely, accurate, and compliant submission of all regulatory returns, manage relationships with regulators, and oversee governance frameworks to mitigate reporting risks. This role also drives process improvement, system enhancements, and team capability development to support the business’s regulatory obligations and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Regulatory Reporting Leadership

• Own and oversee the preparation, review, and submission of all regulatory reports (e.g., solvency, capital adequacy, statutory returns, financial condition reports).
• Ensure compliance with Solvency II, IFRS 17, local accounting standards, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain a reporting calendar and control framework to ensure submissions are timely and accurate.

Governance & Controls

• Establish and maintain strong governance, controls, and assurance processes around regulatory reporting.
• Implement policies and procedures to mitigate risks of misreporting or non-compliance.
• Lead internal audit and regulatory inspections related to reporting processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, external auditors, and internal senior stakeholders.
• Liaise with Finance, Actuarial, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of reported data.
• Provide insights to the Executive Committee and Board on regulatory requirements and impacts.

Strategic & Technical Advisory

• Stay ahead of changes in regulatory requirements and lead the business’s response (e.g., Solvency II updates, IFRS 17 implementation, climate-related reporting).
• Advise on regulatory capital optimisation and reporting impacts of new products, acquisitions, or restructures.
• Influence business strategy by ensuring regulatory considerations are factored into decision-making.

Process & Technology Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in regulatory reporting processes, including automation, data quality, and system integration.
• Champion digital and system solutions (e.g., regulatory reporting software, data warehouses, workflow tools).
• Reduce manual processes to improve efficiency and reduce reporting risk.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Regulatory Reporting team.
• Build technical expertise and foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and excellence.
• Align team objectives with wider finance and risk strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Accountant- ACA/ACCA
• Strong technical knowledge of insurance regulations (Solvency II, IFRS 17, statutory returns, capital and solvency frameworks).
• Experience managing regulatory interactions (PRA, FCA, EIOPA, NAIC, or equivalent).
• Proven leadership in finance, actuarial, or regulatory reporting within insurance or financial services.
• Strong analytical, governance, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with regulators and Boards.

Salary & Benefits:

• 10% Bonus
• Hybrid- 1 day a week in the office
• 25 days annual leave plus stat
• Private Medical

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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