Structured Finance Controller recruitment
My client, a leading city based Investment Bank is currently seeking an experienced candidate to join their Structured Finance control team.
This role sits within finance, and has a focus on low-volume, but high-value trades across highly complex tax efficient structures, using multiple entities and products on an international basis.
Key duties include:
• Full ownership of new trades during the trade approval process. Prepare accounting analysis in accordance with the accounting opinion provided by the Accounting Policy team. Review booking template prepared by FO trade support. Have a general understanding of the tax implications of the trade.
• First point of contact for any queries from FO.
• Appraising manager for two direct reports.
• Ensure the accurate reporting of Balance Sheet and PL, for both main entities and SPVs, at month end for all London trades and ensure all additional reporting responsibilities are met.
• Regular meetings with FO trade support to discuss any booking issues etc on ongoing trades.
• Review of daily Report PL for London and Paris, liaising with FO to agree any required trader flash.
• Review and minimise Flash/Actual breaks for the London team.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with significant experience of accounting for structured trades. You will have experience across a broad spectrum of products and be familiar with the tax implications for various transactions.