AVP Structured Rates Financial Controller recruitment

An AVP structured rates financial controller is sought by our client; one of the largest investment banks in Europe, and consistent leader in an ever-changing global market place. The role is based in the city of London.

The rates London financial control function is responsible for all aspects of financial and risk reporting to the head office and regulatory authorities. This role sits within the financial control team which has responsibility for specific accounting functions. Current product range includes: government bonds, OTC derivatives, hedge fund derivatives, equity derivatives, commodity derivatives, credit derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, traded loans, insurance, retail fund platforms, etc. The financial controller team's primary responsibilities are:
-Ensuring the accuracy of the books records for the rates business
-Completion of the month end close for the structured rates desk
-Balance sheet substantiation
-Implementing new procedures for new product lines and structured transactions
-Ensuring all cash and position reconciliations are performed accurately and on a timely basis

We are looking for a strong calibre person to execute effective financial control over the business, and to work closely with the financial control managers to shape and drive the strategic and tactical streams of control and efficiency initiatives, including system enhancements and user acceptance testing.

The successful financial controller will possess:
-A recognised accountancy qualification
-IFRS experience
-Proven, in-depth financial control experience within investment banking
-Strong accounting experience (double-entry) in structured investment banking products, e.g. derivatives, bonds, repos, loans, etc.
-A strong control focus
-Ability to demonstrate a history of business process re-engineering across a range of areas
-Strong IT skills, notably MS Access and Excel skills. VBA skills would be useful
-Knowledge of SAP (highly desirable)

This is an excellent role for a top-rate financial controller who is a self-starter, and can demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines and to influence others.

If you are highly numerate, enjoy working with figures, and solving problems, this may be the ideal role for you. Please apply to this structured rates financial controller position today.

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Randstad Financial Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies Employment Business Regulations 2003