Fixed Income Product Controller
Our client, a leading global bank, is recruiting for a product controller on a contract basis. The role requires a candidate with a highly analytical skill set and strong daily and monthly PL production experience of Fixed Income products in an emerging markets business. If successful, you will be responsible for producing accurate and timely daily Risk and PL for one or more desks in the business.
Key responsibilities
· Production of Daily PL and risk
· Substantiation through comparison to trader predictions, current risk and market moves.
· Providing explanations of PL and Risk to other stakeholders Month End - Reconciliation of reported PL to general ledger.
· Monitoring potential risks across the whole trade cycle, e.g. breaks between the risk management system and the ledger
· Continuous improvement of the control environment.
· Support any new initiatives, for example new reporting systems or new products.
Individuals will be expected to be familiar with business performance. In addition the individual will be expected to understand the responsibilities and dependencies of the user population and develop a high level of cross product knowledge.
Skills required
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills as the role requires frequent interaction with Front Office and other groups
· The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure commensurate with the trading environment
· Professional attitude, strong team player with a personable / approachable manner
· Good technology skills - including MS Office (Excel Advanced, Access an advantage)
· Understanding of derivatives, fixed income securities and general market awareness
This role encompasses a blend of experience and will provide a solid challenge in managing the ongoing business as usual processes whilst also driving constant improvements and change within the team. Should you feel you meet these specific above criteria; please do not hesitate to apply.
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