Emerging Markets FX and Rates recruitment

My client is in the midst of significantly expanding it’s Product Control function here in Singapore and are looking for suitable candidates for this key role.

Main Function?

Management of the team’s business deliverables and individuals’ career progression.

In order for the PL and validations processes to be performed with reliability and accuracy, various control reports are monitored.

The product control function is responsible for the accurate reporting of daily PL. Various controls are performed in order to complete the verification. This includes: ensuring the accuracy of trade bookings; correct use of models; and accuracy of data feeds/flows.

Main Duties

Responsible for performance and development of 8 staff.

 Responsible for resource allocation within the team and setting clear objectives for both business deliverables and personal development.

Provide leadership and support/advice to the team. Focus on prioritisation and delivery.

Drive team training

Monitor control reports to ensure accuracy of data for PL, validation and downstream processes.

Raise the team’s level of control awareness. Lead by example and engender a strong controls culture.

Build close working relationships with Front-Office, Middle-Office, Operations and Risk departments.

Be proactive in new business initiatives

Be viewed as a trusted business advisor to other departments and Finance management.

Build close working relationships across product control notably with Global EM product control management and Europe based controllers

Ensure escalation of issues to management on timely basis.

Person Requirements

University Degree or Equivalent in Accounting/Finance

 Professional qualifications, for example:

-  CFA, FRM

- Securities Institute, accreditations/licenses with local authorities

- Big 4 background

-  Chartered accountant