Head of Regulatory Reporting

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver.  We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally.  We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.

The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our ‘best of both’ approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities.  This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale.  We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you’re our kind of person.

Work with us because you:

• Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world
• Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture
• Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen
• Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups
• Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too
• Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself

The Head of Regulatory Reporting is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of all regulatory returns and submissions to the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Bank of England, and other relevant bodies. The role holder will ensure the bank maintains full compliance with all applicable regulatory reporting frameworks, including but not limited to COREP, FINREP, Statistical Reporting, and Liquidity Reporting. This is a senior leadership role requiring strategic oversight, subject-matter expertise, and the ability to navigate a complex and evolving regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Reporting Delivery

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of all regulatory returns to the PRA, FCA, Bank of England, and European Banking Authority (where applicable).
• Oversee the production of COREP (own funds, large exposures, leverage ratio), FINREP, liquidity returns (LCR, NSFR, PRA110), statistical reporting, and ad hoc regulatory data requests.
• Maintain a comprehensive regulatory reporting calendar and ensure all deadlines are met without exception.
• Implement and maintain robust controls, reconciliation processes, and attestation procedures over all regulatory submissions.

Regulatory Change and Compliance

• Monitor and interpret new and evolving regulatory requirements, including Basel 3.1 / Basel implementation, PRA rulebook changes, and FCA reporting obligations.
• Conduct impact assessments of regulatory change on reporting processes, systems, and data requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory reporting queries from the PRA, FCA, and internal and external auditors.
• Ensure alignment between regulatory reporting outputs and the bank’s Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP).

Data, Systems, and Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, automation, and efficiency across the regulatory reporting function.
• Own the relationship with technology and data teams to enhance regulatory reporting infrastructure, including XBRL taxonomy management and data lineage.
• Lead or support system implementation and upgrade projects related to regulatory reporting platforms (SUADE).
• Champion data governance standards and ensure regulatory data is complete, accurate, and reconciled to source systems and the general ledger.

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of regulatory reporting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to the CFO, Finance Leadership Team, Board Risk Committee, and Audit Committee as required.
• Collaborate with Risk, Treasury, Financial Control, and other functions to ensure consistency and integrity of reported data.
• Represent the bank at industry forums, working groups, and consultations on regulatory reporting matters.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in regulatory reporting within a UK-authorised bank, building society, or major financial institution.
• Deep technical knowledge of PRA and FCA regulatory reporting frameworks, including COREP, FINREP, liquidity returns, statistical reporting, and capital adequacy.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of Basel prudential requirements and their application to UK banking.
• Excellent knowledge of XBRL reporting standards and taxonomy.
• Experience engaging directly with the PRA, FCA, or Bank of England on regulatory matters.
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent (or qualified by experience at a senior level).
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with regulatory reporting technology platforms.
• Familiarity with financial and management reporting.
• Experience of regulatory reporting transformation or remediation programmes.
• Knowledge of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) and its implications for the role.
• Previous experience operating in a bank subject to enhanced supervisory engagement or s166 reviews.

Key Attributes

• Strategic Thinking – Ability to anticipate regulatory developments and position the function accordingly.
• Attention to Detail – Commitment to accuracy and rigour in all regulatory outputs.
• Leadership – Inspires and empowers teams to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Influencing and Stakeholder Management – Builds strong relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external regulators.
• Problem Solving – Identifies root causes of reporting issues and drives sustainable remediation.
• Integrity – Upholds the highest standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance.
• Adaptability – Flexibility to adjust strategies and plans in response to a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.
• Continuous Learning – Commitment to staying current with regulatory developments, accounting changes, and industry best practices.

This is a London-based role with hybrid working arrangements. The role may require extended hours during peak reporting periods (e.g., quarter-end and year-end). Some travel may be required for regulatory meetings, industry events, or visits to other offices. The role falls within the scope of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), and the successful candidate may be required to hold a Senior Management Function (SMF) or Certification Function as applicable.

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

• Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
• Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
• Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle - It’s important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you’re enjoying your leisure time.

• Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
• Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
• Discounts on gym membership nationwide
• Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
• Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution - We’re focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

• Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
• Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done