Associate / Senior Associate, Group Product Control, Group Finance

• P&L Reporting & Analysis: Deliver accurate and timely daily P&L reporting, including detailed decomposition, comprehensive commentary, and insightful variance analysis of movements and drivers across diverse product lines.
• Control Framework & Exception Handling: Proactively monitor, investigate, and resolve exceptions related to key controls (e.g., P&L validation, new deal review, off-market checks, sophisticated trade monitoring). Ensure strict adherence to established procedures, escalating issues promptly to maintain a robust group-wide control environment.
• Trend Analysis & Risk Identification: Conduct comprehensive monthly and quarterly trend analysis of key product control data (P&L decomposition, off-market checks, new deals) to proactively identify and assess potential financial risks, control weaknesses, and emerging opportunities across the group, providing actionable recommendations.
• KRI Monitoring & Process Improvement: Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), highlighting areas for improvement, proposing innovative solutions, and driving continuous enhancement of the group's control environment and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide timely and effective support and expert advice to a diverse range of stakeholders, including front office traders, risk management, and senior finance leadership.
• Data Analytics & Automation: Champion the adoption and implementation of advanced data analytic tools (e.g., QlikView, Tableau, Python, SQL) to enhance reporting accuracy, improve analytical capabilities, and automate routine product control processes group-wide.
• Financial Reconciliation & Compliance: Execute accurate and timely monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Systems Implementation & UAT: Actively participate in strategic systems implementation projects, including thorough User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring seamless integration, robust control processes, and accurate data migration for group-wide systems.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience: 2-5 years of progressive experience in Product Control, Financial Control, Audit, or a closely related function.
• Product Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise and in-depth understanding of a wide range of financial products, including fixed income, equities, and derivatives (e.g., options, futures, swaps).
• Accounting Principles: Strong understanding and practical application of accounting principles (e.g., accrual accounting, fair value measurement) relevant to financial instruments and group financial reporting, including product pay-offs and their P&L impact.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Advanced analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail. Proven ability to synthesize complex financial information, identify root causes, draw meaningful conclusions, and develop practical solutions.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate complex technical issues clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior management.
• Work Ethic & Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing demands, and consistently meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactiveness & Ownership: Highly motivated and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, QlikView).
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Murex) and market data systems (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv).

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