Associate - Equities Product Control

Next Frontier Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TwinThread is seeking an Associate in the External Reporting Team to maintain accuracy in Equities Trading operations. You will enhance control frameworks and implement innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Your role involves designing controls, identifying risks, and working closely with various teams to ensure compliance and transparency. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in tools like Excel and Alteryx are essential.

This position values analytical thinking and provides opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in product control, financial analysis, or similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and enhance controls for daily and monthly balance sheet.
• Identify risks and ensure robust data.
• Collaborate with trading and finance teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, STEM

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Join a global leader in Equities and make your mark on a high-impact team. As part of our External Reporting group, you’ll help shape the future of our business by ensuring data integrity and driving process improvements. Collaborate with talented colleagues across trading, finance, and operations while developing your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your analytical mindset and passion for innovation will be valued and rewarded. If you’re ready to grow and make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

As an Associate in the External Reporting Team within the Equities Product Control Group, you play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our Equities Trading business. You will help us strengthen our control framework, drive process improvements, and implement innovative solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and transparency. Together, we create value for the business and support your professional growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and enhance controls for daily and monthly balance sheet and liquidity processes
• Identify risks early and ensure robust data and reporting
• Seek and implement smarter, more efficient ways of working
• Automate manual tasks and challenge existing processes
• Reconcile trading positions, balances, and valuations with accuracy
• Investigate and resolve data mismatches and issues
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulations
• Participate in control testing and maintain clear process documentation
• Support audits and knowledge sharing across teams
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using tools such as Alteryx
• Collaborate with trading, treasury, operations, and finance teams to align goals and share ideas

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, STEM, or related field
• 2 years of experience in product control, financial analysis, or similar analytical role
• Understanding of equities products such as cash equities, equity derivatives, swaps, and financing business
• Proficiency in Excel, Alteryx, and Tableau
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, control enhancement, or automation initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder management and presenting ideas to management

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of balance sheet and liquidity concepts
• Progress toward professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory reviews
• Familiarity with process documentation best practices
• Exposure to automation tools beyond Alteryx
• Experience working in a global or cross-functional team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.