Controllers, Equities Product Controllers, Associate, London

Goldman Sachs; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment banking firm based in London is seeking an associate level candidate for the EMEA Equity Derivatives Product Control team. This role involves performing profit and loss analyses, ensuring accurate valuation of trades, and preparing financial statements. Ideal candidates are qualified CA, CFA, or CMA with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA, CFA, or CMA.
• Strong analytical skills and a numerate background or experience with complex financial topics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and business utilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly profit and loss analyses for the trading business.
• Conduct ongoing price verification procedures to ensure accurate valuation of inventory.
• Assess new trades for proper valuation, accounting, and disclosure in financial statements.
• Analyze and report the balance sheet and funding sources of the trading business.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures for the trading activities.
• Collaborate with the financial reporting team on external reports such as earnings releases and 10Q/10K disclosures.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Experience with complex financial topics

Education

Qualified CA, CFA, or CMA

Job description

OUR IMPACT

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a diverse client base, including corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices worldwide. We are committed to supporting our clients, shareholders, communities, and our employees through collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all financial control and reporting obligations of a regulated, public financial institution. They ensure compliance with regulations governing financial transactions and work closely with business units like FICC and Equities to report key financial data such as P&L, balance sheets, and valuations.

We are seeking an associate level candidate to join the EMEA Equity Derivatives Product Control team. This role involves becoming an expert in valuation, profit and loss attribution, and disclosure of the business's positions and trades.

YOUR IMPACT

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly profit and loss analyses for the trading business.
• Conduct ongoing price verification procedures to ensure accurate valuation of inventory.
• Assess new trades for proper valuation, accounting, and disclosure in financial statements.
• Analyze and report the balance sheet and funding sources of the trading business.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures for the trading activities.
• Collaborate with the financial reporting team on external reports such as earnings releases and 10Q/10K disclosures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified CA, CFA, or CMA.
• Strong analytical skills and a numerate background or experience with complex financial topics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and business utilities.

COMPETENCIES

• Proactive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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