An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Treasury function of a leading Bank. Due to a recent reshuffle in the business there is an opening for an experienced Product Controller to join the team. The role will offer you a unique opportunity into how the Bank operates and dealing with a wide range of individuals from across the business.

My client is looking for a knowledgeable candidate, with deep analytical skills who can bring their skills and experience to the role, owning the Front Office relationship and issues for their books, performing variance analysis, producing commentary and communicating this to the Front Office clearly.

The role will involve a great deal of face-to-face interaction with the Front Office, Treasury and other finance teams, building these relationships and working with others to ensure new transactions are correctly accounted for.

Key Accountabilities

• Broad product knowledge (understanding the products and their booking and accounting) of bonds, loans and deposits, interest rate and currency swaps and any other related derivatives trading.
• Balance Sheet & P&L reporting and control
• Playing an active part in the group's liability management exercises (i.e. capital issuance, restructures and repurchases) and being the finance subject matter expert within the team undertaking the exercises.
• Work closely with the Capital Management desk to understand their trading strategies and risks.
• Contribute to strategic and continuous improvement projects as well as operational excellence initiatives to improve daily functions / processes continuously.
• Continuously reviewing operating processes to drive efficiencies; reducing non-core tasks, reduce duplication, ensure core production is automated

You will need to be a qualified accountant with prior experience of working in a product control environment. It would also be advantageous to have experience in either Treasury or Fixed Income as well. Please send your details to john.quach@markssattin.com for a more detailed job description.