Controllers-London-Associate-Product Controllers

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial institution in London seeks an Associate to join their Product Controllers team. The role involves detailed financial analysis, profit-loss evaluations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates with CA/CFA/CMA qualifications and strong analytical skills will excel. This profession is ideal for individuals who are proactive and possess excellent communication abilities. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in dealing with complex financial topics.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly profit and loss analyses.
• Conduct price verification procedures for firm inventory.
• Analyze and report on balance sheet and funding sources.
• Produce financial statements for the trading business.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proactive and team-oriented attitude

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified CA/CFA/CMA

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

CONTROLLERS

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.

OUR IMPACT

We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

BUSINESS UNIT

The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, and sophisticated technology systems in depth. Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.

Controllers ensure that the Firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. Controllers also ensure that the Firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets. Our Product Control Team reports key financial data including P&L, balance sheet and price verification. This team works closely with business leaders of the FICC and Equities businesses

YOUR IMPACT

Product Controllers become experts in their business and assess valuation, profit and loss attribution, and disclosure implications of the business' positions and trades. We are seeking an associate level hire to join the EMEA Product Control team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly profit and loss analyses for the trading business
• Perform ongoing price verification procedures to ensure appropriate valuation of firm inventory
• Assess new trades for appropriate valuation, accounting treatment, and disclosure in the financial statements
• Analyze and report the balance sheet and funding sources of the trading business
• Produce financial statements and/or relevant disclosures for the trading business
• Work with the financial reporting team in preparation of key external reports such as earnings release and 10Q/10K disclosures

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified CA/CFA/CMA
• Strong analytical skills
• Numerate background or experience in dealing with more complex financial topics
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, tools and utilities for business use
• Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills