Functional Consultant - Regulatory Reporting Automation

Responsibilities

• Act as the functional bridge between Regulatory Finance, Regulatory Operations, and IT delivery squads
• Document detailed business interpretations and data transformation logic for all in-scope regulatory reports
• Drive functional solutioning workshops and finalize functional specifications with technology partners
• Conduct impact assessments comparing automated outputs against current submissions
• Lead and obtain sign-off on User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including parallel-run validation
• Define tolerance thresholds and adjustment/override processes within the automated workflow
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on functional defects across source data, mapping logic, and code
• Author the Operational Runbook for Regulatory Operations, covering triggers and exception handling
• Support the transition of Regulatory Operations from manual preparation to a review and oversight model

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience as a Functional Consultant in banking (Regulatory Reporting, ALM/FTP, or Finance/Risk domains)
• 5-6 years specifically in Regulatory Reporting Automation, including experience as a Functional Lead
• Strong knowledge of CBUAE SupTech and BRF regulatory guidelines
• Solid understanding of banking products, core banking data landscapes, and General Ledger structures
• Proficiency in SQL for independent functional data validation
• Bachelor's degree is required; an MBA in Finance is preferred
• Experience with regulatory reporting platforms such as Wolters Kluwer OneSumX, AxiomSL, Moody's, or Oracle OFSAA is a plus

Benefits

• High-visibility role on a flagship transformation programme at a leading UAE bank
• Direct exposure to senior Finance and Technology leadership
• Opportunity to shape the regulatory reporting target operating model end-to-end
• Competitive package commensurate with experience

About the Company

Capitex supports leading financial institutions through major transformation programmes, bridging the gap between business requirements and technological execution.