Product / Financial Controllers – Structured Credit and Securitisation recruitment
As a member of the team, you will be looking at the month end Profit Loss, IFRS 7 disclosures and accounting standards according to IAS39. This position requires someone who is confident and technically astute, as you will have to challenge the balance sheet from a mark-to-market perspective and face-off to the front office, Valuations, control and other divisions.
You will essentially own the balance sheet and the only Profit Loss reporting will be at month end. Solid performance will be recognised, as this is a highly visible part of the investment bank and there are opportunities for fast track promotion.
Skills required
- Solid product knowledge – ABS, CDS, Bonds, Swaps, CP
- Strong Accounting skills – working knowledge of IAS39 and IFRS7
- Strong Analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrable ability to implement change, particularly in improvement of controls and automation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong MS Excel
- Ability to work independently and take proactive action
Education Experience required
- Top grade A levels (or equivalent)
- Top 30 University degree (Class 2:1 or equivalent) – Relevant degree
- Accounting qualification (1st time passes)
- Product control / Financial Control experience from major investment bank within Fixed Income, Credit and/ or Structured Credit – exposure to any asset class will be considered as long as there is exposure to structured products
- Experience with SPE/SPV accounting and IFRS knowledge will be considered an advantage (hedging, PL recognition, securitisation)
- Demonstrated ability to implement change, particularly in improvement of controls, automation
- Market awareness