Product Controller

Your new company
A prominent Asia-based financial group with global reach, this institution offers integrated banking, trust, and securities services. It is recognised for its expertise in corporate finance, investment banking, and cross-border solutions. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the firm supports long-term growth through digital transformation and ESG initiatives.

Your new role
You will be an interim Product Controller for an initial 12 months. Your responsibilities will be to:

• Produce and validate daily profit and loss (P&L) reports for trading desks, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Perform balance sheet substantiation and ensure appropriate valuation of trading positions.
• Investigate and explain P&L drivers, including market movements, new trades, and valuation adjustments.
• Collaborate with front office, risk, finance, and operations teams to support business performance and control frameworks.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support month-end close processes and contribute to financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and control robustness.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) are advantageous.
• Prior experience in product control, financial reporting, or a related finance function within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial products, including derivatives, fixed income, and equities.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with VBA, Python, or SQL is beneficial.

What you'll get in return
You will be working in an impressive team and have the opportunity for this to turn into a long term opporunity.

What you need to do now
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