TSS – Global Trading Services Controller – ED recruitment
The Global Trading Services Controller is part of the Treasury Securities Services (TSS) Finance team and is responsible for supporting Trading Services Products that are managed by the World Wide Securities Services (WSS) business. Products supported are Collateral Management, ADRs and Securities Lending. TSS Controllers are responsible for the integrity (completeness and accuracy) of financial statements, reporting of information for TSS, and providing guidance around adequate controls to protect the financial risk environment to the business.
The controllership function is dedicated to ensuring accounting principles are applied in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, tax, legal, regulatory and statutory requirements.
Responsibilities include as usual the monthly financial close, financial and regulatory reporting activities, supporting the CFO organization with management reporting, supporting the Operations and Product functions with accounting and control advise, and partnering with other functions on strategic projects to support business growth.
The Global Trading Services Controller will also have involvement with several TSS and Corporate groups across the firm including Credit, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management, Product Management and Legal Entity Controllers. The role provides a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to gain exposure to a key TSS product and become a valued partner to the business.
Some key responsibilities include:Lead a global team of finance professionals across the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin AmericaCoordinate the global financial close for Trading Services productsPartner with Product, Operations, and Finance to develop a strong understanding of the product and how its activities translate into financial results, and ensure that a strong control environment is maintained.Pro-active identification of control risks and management of subsequent project plans to achieve resolution.Detailed review of the monthly balance sheet and PL for the Products. Develop good commentary for variance analysis on material movements on the balance sheet and income statement. Be a key source for explaining business variances and drivers for management and regulatory reportingBecome a source for business partners on how new accounting and capital rules affect various products.Effective communication of the monthly results to a wide range of senior managers to ensure an understanding of the product balance sheet, highlighting any associated issues and areas of risk.Lead Finance efforts to execute the firm's Sarbanes Oxley responsibilities:
Understand key controls, Testing , Reporting and Remediation ResponsibilitiesDevelop strong relationships with the finance team both within the region and globally to ensure effective inter location partnerships and the sharing of best practices.Train and coach Team Members so that they develop into the best they can be.
Qualifications
Candidate Profile:10 years of accounting / finance experienceCPA designation, or MBAPrior controllership experience required ( ie month end close, financial reporting)Financial services industry experience required, financial markets experience a strong plusExperience managing staff, and motivating teamsProven skills in identifying and solutioning control issues that affect financial resultsStrong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to deal with multiple tasks and requests in a fast moving environment coupled with proven ability to prioritise and meet key deliverables.Excellent communication skills including the ability to present complex and sensitive matters