Senior Regulatory Capital Calculation Specialist

Job Title: Senior Regulatory Capital Calculation Specialist Location: UAE (Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Fully Remote Level: Senior About Us We are seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Capital Calculation Specialist to support regulatory capital calculations, capital adequacy assessments, and compliance reporting within a financial services environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of regulatory capital frameworks, risk-weighted assets, and prudential reporting requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of regulatory capital calculations while supporting compliance with applicable UAE regulatory requirements and relevant international standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and validate regulatory capital calculations in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks and internal policies. Calculate and analyze capital adequacy ratios, risk-weighted assets (RWA), capital buffers, and eligible regulatory capital components. Assess the regulatory treatment of credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and other applicable risk exposures. Reconcile regulatory capital data with financial statements, general ledger balances, risk systems, and supporting schedules. Review the classification and eligibility of Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1), Additional Tier 1 (AT1), and Tier 2 capital instruments, where applicable. Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on capital calculations, reporting processes, and capital planning. Investigate discrepancies, unusual movements, and calculation exceptions, implementing corrective actions where necessary. Prepare regulatory submissions, management reports, capital analysis, and supporting documentation for internal and external review. Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting teams to ensure data integrity and consistent reporting. Maintain calculation methodologies, process documentation, control evidence, and audit trails. Support internal audits, external audits, regulatory examinations, and requests for additional capital information. Identify opportunities to improve calculation models, automate recurring processes, and strengthen internal controls. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent are advantageous. Significant experience in regulatory capital calculations, capital adequacy reporting, prudential reporting, or financial risk management. Strong understanding of Basel regulatory standards and their application to capital requirements and risk-weighted assets. Familiarity with UAE Central Bank regulations or other relevant regional regulatory requirements is highly desirable. Experience calculating capital ratios, assessing regulatory capital eligibility, and analyzing risk exposure data. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, balance sheet structures, reconciliation procedures, and regulatory controls. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data analysis, and financial modeling. Experience with banking systems, regulatory reporting platforms, SQL, Power BI, or other data analysis tools is an advantage. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Calculation Accuracy: Maintain a high level of accuracy across regulatory capital calculations and supporting schedules. Reporting Timeliness: Complete assigned calculations and regulatory submissions within established deadlines. Reconciliation Quality: Resolve discrepancies between regulatory capital data, financial records, and risk systems promptly. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure calculations reflect applicable regulatory rules and approved internal methodologies. Issue Resolution: Identify, investigate, and resolve calculation exceptions and data-quality issues efficiently. Audit Readiness: Maintain complete supporting documentation, transparent calculation methodologies, and reliable audit trails. Process Improvement: Contribute to automation, workflow optimization, and improvements in reporting efficiency. Control Effectiveness: Support the consistent execution of capital calculation controls and reduce recurring errors. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on qualifications and relevant experience. Fully remote working arrangements within the UAE-based role structure. Opportunities to work on regulatory capital, prudential reporting, and financial risk management initiatives. A professional environment that values technical expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement. Access to ongoing learning and development in regulatory reporting and capital management. Collaboration with experienced Finance, Risk, Treasury, and Compliance professionals. Opportunities to contribute to process enhancements and strengthen regulatory reporting standards. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV along with a brief summary of their experience in regulatory capital calculations, Basel capital requirements, risk-weighted assets, and capital adequacy reporting. Please highlight relevant regulatory frameworks, reporting systems, professional qualifications, and examples of process improvements or control enhancements you have supported. Email Subject Line: Application – Senior Regulatory Capital Calculation Specialist (UAE Remote) We welcome applications from qualified professionals who demonstrate strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to accurate and compliant regulatory capital reporting. Show more Show less