Regulatory Operations Manager

gmassconsulting; City of London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Regulatory Transaction Reporting Manager in London. The role involves overseeing regulatory operations for a Tier 1 Asset Manager, managing a diverse team, and ensuring compliance with various reporting obligations. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in regulatory reporting within the financial sector. Salary is up to £60,000 with an initial 12-month contract leading to potential permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in regulatory transaction reporting within a buy‑side institution preferably.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory reporting operations such as EMIR, ASIC, MAS, SFTR, or CFTC/SEC‑SBSR is essential.
• Solid understanding of derivatives, transaction information and reference data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regulatory operations unit for transaction reporting.
• Manage and develop an onshore/offshore team.
• Support global G20 and SFTR reporting obligations.

Skills

Regulatory transaction reporting

Team management

Process improvement

Data quality assurance

Job description

Regulatory Transaction Reporting Manager

This role sits within a managed services environment supporting a Tier 1 Asset Manager across its global transaction reporting obligations. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day regulatory operations, lead a multi-location team, and drive improvements across process, controls and reporting quality. It's well-suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving setting where accuracy, partnership and operational discipline are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the regulatory operations unit for transaction reporting, acting as the functional owner for BAU delivery.
• Manage and develop an onshore/offshore team providing training, guidance and structured performance oversight.
• Act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders across initiatives.
• Review and enhance the BAU reporting process, underlying infrastructure and data quality.
• Support global G20 and SFTR reporting obligations (EMIR, ASIC, MAS, SFTR, etc.), ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and business priorities.
• Work closely with technology, compliance, product and other internal teams to capture requirements and help shape policy implementation.
• Serve as an escalation point for reporting exceptions, data issues and structural challenges.
• Oversee calculations and communication related to errors and omissions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in regulatory transaction reporting within a buy‑side institution preferably.
• Hands on experience with regulatory reporting operations such as EMIR, ASIC, MAS, SFTR, or CFTC/SEC‑SBSR is essential.
• Solid understanding of derivatives, transaction information and reference data, with the capability to interpret requirements, source relevant data, and translate findings into internal workflows.
• Broad knowledge of front, middle, and back‑office functions within financial institutions.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.

12‑month initial contract, with a view for permanent internalisation with the end client.