Regulatory Reporting Senior Analyst - Quality Assurance

• Execute test plans to perform completeness, accuracy and timeliness testing for non-financial regulatory reports and document outcomes with precision and completeness
• Identify defects with clear reproduction steps and adequate detail for downstream investigation
• Perform gap analysis, outcome validation, and traceability checks
• Prepare test data and coordinate with technology teams to ensure appropriate test environments
• Contribute to understanding regulatory requirements and translating them into testable scenarios
• Provide timely updates during team meetings and maintain transparent communication during test cycles
• Prepare Test Result summary, dashboard and QA heatmap for stakeholder reporting
• Apply understanding of the end‑to‑end non‑financial regulatory reporting lifecycle and associated control frameworks
• Translate regulatory rules into executable test logic across regimes in NAM, EMEA, APAC
• Perform front‑to‑back and back‑to‑front testing to validate accuracy, data lineage and population completeness
• Assess alignment with audit standards, CAP validation requirements, evidence protocols, and governance expectations
• Use SQL for extraction, joins, and aggregations to validate rule logic and reconcile reportable populations
• Use Python for test automation, sampling, evidence generation as applicable is preferred
• Work effectively with large datasets and multiple file formats
• Understand complex data flows, system logic, and transformation pipelines
• Uphold rigorous evidence standards ensuring reproducibility, traceability, and independent validation integrity
• Document test plans, scoping memos, process outlines, evidence packs, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) narratives with audit-ready detail
• Maintain separation of duties—QA validation remains independent from remediation
• partner with BAU Change/Tech teams where appropriate
• Produce QA dashboards, heatmaps, and insights for management and regulatory governance forums
• Lead and participate in structured vetting meetings to validate test scope and outcomes
• Manage disagreements professionally with appropriate escalation pathways
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including Technology, Change, Compliance, and Operations
• Use tools such as JIRA for issue logging, tracking, workflow management, and reporting
• Maintain meticulous documentation for test results, evidence management, and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) closure activities
• Ensure all validations meet required standards of accuracy, completeness, and quality

• 8+ years in financial services, with significant experience in regulatory reporting, QA testing, or control functions
• Strong exposure to U.S., EMEA, or APAC non-financial regulatory reporting frameworks
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and concepts such as ESMA, FCA, CFTC, MAS, HKMA, ASIC, JFSA, Basel III, or GAAP/SEC
• Proven ability to translate intricate regulatory rules into practical test scenarios and logic
• Advanced SQL proficiency for complex query writing and execution
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including macros or VBA
• Working proficiency in Python for automation and analytical tasks (preferred)
• Experience with structured/unstructured datasets and data quality assessments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Highly analytical mindset capable of synthesizing large volumes of information
• Adept at managing competing priorities in dynamic and highly regulated environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field
• MBA in Finance with relevant experience is preferred

Experience utilizing AI tools for QA activities is a plus