Investments Reporting & Data Lead (12 month FTC)

About the role

While there is rarely a typical day, here's a snapshot of some of the key parts of the job: Accounting Services Design and configuration Lead the definition of accounting requirements for all portfolios (existing and proposed new portfolios) for the set-up and configuration of the new Investments system Act as the senior accounting SME for the new investment / accounting system Ensure consistency of accounting treatment across portfolios and alignment with technical accounting standards Regulatory & HO Reporting (Development) Define required data sources for all Head Office and Regulatory reporting outputs Review investment system reporting capabilities and map gaps against regulatory / HO needs Act as SME for: Configuration of customised system reports UAT of reporting outputs Design and oversee build of any overlay solutions required beyond core system outputs Stakeholder Management Primary liaison with: System vendor (investment platform and accounting services) BNP, BAU Finance teams, Investments team, and Technical Accounting support ABS IT for Oracle GL feed setup Own resolution of cross-team accounting and systems issues Testing & Implementation Own the definition of UAT and testing scenarios, leveraging BNP UAT materials where available Lead and peer-review: User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Parallel runs of accounting and reporting outputs for selected portfolios in test environments Sign off accounting and reporting readiness for go-live Controls, Governance & Documentation Ensure full process documentation is in place for: New accounting processes New reporting processes Define control points, hand-offs, approvals, and sign-offs Support internal and external audit readiness Transition & BAU Considerations Oversee transition of regulatory reporting activities from legacy providers (e.g. AIML) where applicable, ensuring reporting deliverables are delivered accurately, completely and timely during the transition period Assess and manage risks relating to service cessation vs system go-live timelines You're going to enjoy the job if you also: Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Have effective communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Lead change effectively and always look for ways of improving existing processes.