Product Controller

A 12-month contract opportunity within the Product Control team, focused on daily P&L and balance sheet reporting for trading activities. The role partners with Trading, Risk, and Finance to provide financial insight, analyse key drivers, and improve reporting through automation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Produce daily P&L and balance sheet reporting for trading portfolios, including commentary on performance, market movements, and risk drivers
2. Perform front-to-back reconciliations, investigate breaks, and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with Operations
3. Partner with Trading, Risk, Treasury, and Finance on trade analysis, new initiatives, and ad hoc queries
4. Conduct independent price verification, reserves analysis, and balance sheet substantiation
5. Drive automation and process improvements using large datasets to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
6. Support month-end close and contribute to internal and external financial reporting deliverables
7. Build a strong understanding of trading products, derivatives, crypto infrastructure, and the end-to-end trade lifecycle

Requirements

1. Experience in Product Control within a trading environment
2. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
3. Strong exposure to derivatives/options
4. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
5. Proficiency in Python, SQL, or VBA is advantageous
6. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
7. Interest in crypto markets is a plus