Equity Derivative Product Controller – Manager/AVP recruitment
An opportunity has arisen within the Equity Derivatives Product Control. The group is responsible for the production of Daily PL, analysis of revenues (including attribution to Greeks), currency PL hedging, verification of terms of new structures, valuation reserves management and month end reconciliation’s (books to reported, balance sheet) for a large trading team.
We are looking for a candidate who has a proven numerate background, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrates an attitude to enhance their exposure to derivative products alongside a strong sense of control and governance.
Role
- Product controller within equity derivative team.
- The derivatives team is subdivided between Exotics, Vanilla and Control/Initiative areas.
- Products covered includes the full suite of equity derivative products alongside hedging instruments from other asset classes such as interest rates and credit.
Responsibilities
Control and Analysis of various Derivatives desk trading activity including:
- Profit and loss reporting and analysis
- Position and risk profile analysis
- Liaison with the desk to resolve any trade exceptions
- Interaction with other key support teams including accounting policy, valuations and operations.
- Month end PL control and balance sheet governance process, including resolution of exceptions
- Daily Marking context Exceptions
- Ad Hoc Projects
Skills Required
- Qualified/Part qualified Accountant ideally with - investment banking product control experience including exposure to derivative products
- Good working understanding of financial products and their related issues.
- Proven numerate background
- Highly PC literate
- Flexible
- Change orientated
- Committed and self motivated
- Skilled communicator in maintaining and developing productive working relationships
- Highly developed attention to detail and accuracy.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fair treatment, regardless of background (including criminal record).