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The product control function provides support to the trading desks and finance to ensure that the P&L, Risk, balance sheet and month end close procedures are done correctly and accurately. You will work in partnership with the trading desk, financial control, middle office and technology to maintain and enhance the control environment and provide a professional service to our key stakeholders. Your inquisitive nature will lead to a deep understanding of the business and to the implementation of process efficiencies.
As a Product Controller in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region Equities Product Control team, you will be supporting the Prime Finance business with a focus on Securities Financing. Your primary function will be reporting the daily and monthly P&L to traders and senior management. The role requires extensive interaction with Front Office traders, Financial Control and Operations, as well as various Project teams and other functions throughout the bank.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Produces, verifies and reports the daily P&L with attribution analysis and explains daily P&L, investigates any issues or exceptions
2. Prepares and owns monthly P&L reconciliations, including break investigations and resolutions
3. Works with Front Office, Middle Office, and Technology groups to understand and resolve issues and breaks
4. Substantiate exceptions between Balance Sheet / GL and Front Office systems
5. Produces weekly/monthly metrics and commentary for senior management
6. Drives forward projects and process improvements relating to P&L reporting
Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities
7. 3+ years within Product Control, Financial Control, Accounting, Audit or related area
8. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail including a strong control focus
9. Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities
10. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area preferred
11. Working knowledge of Alteryx or Python desirable
12. Demonstrate ability to research and explain securities financing transactions