Product Controller

Description

Product Controller** (Contract)

Duration: Up until 28 February 2027 (Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

This P&L Reporting role sits within the Product Control team and includes many responsibilities which overlap with the functions of the Financial Control team.

It is an important role in the Finance department as the principle face off to the Front Office traders for the daily P&L reporting of the Product Group which includes P&L reporting and financial control of multiple desks.

Key Accountabilities:

Daily P&L reporting for all products and services of the derivatives trading business , with focus on IRS, CCS and RPI Trades

Daily reporting of XVA, marketing and remote booked PnL. Agree sign off with relevant desks

Embed and understand enhanced PnL attribution reporting

Own and enhance IPV process and reporting

Drive to understand and resolve root causes of issues identified in core activity

Weekly reporting of DP Ltd, a separate guarantee entity

Enhance control framework and drive process change

Generate and post GL journal entries for daily and month end close and cash breaks clearance

Balance Sheet substantiation of GL balances

Ensuring accurate classification of balances on the P&L account and Balance Sheet (e.g., third party and related party classification and reporting)

Ensuring GL revenue balances agree to management and daily revenue reports

Assist with Month, Quarter close processes and related reporting

P&L commentary for derivatives business

Develop subject-matter expertise to collaborate in bank-wide transformation initiatives

Skills & Experience:

Advanced knowledge and understanding of the securities business

Understand differences between trade date/value date accounting and ideally a working knowledge of IFRS / JGAAP accounting differences

Ability to understand end-to-end operating model and accounting process flows & implications

Controls-first mindset, being the guardian of integrity of core financials and enhancing the control environment

Knowledge of CVA, DVA and FVA. How they are calculated and factors that can influence their daily valuation

Microsoft Excel to a very high level (e.g., macros, pivots, efficient data manipulation / processing, reconciliations)

Managing self and others to pro-actively work through issues and coach and collaborate with other team members

Ability to communicate and present technical / complex matters in an effective way to various audiences

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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