EMEA CEM Local Rate Product Controller

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Trading Desk Support Specialist to join their EMEA Currencies and Emerging Markets team. In this role, you'll support the trading desk with daily P&L analysis, collaborate to enhance reporting processes, and build strong relationships across teams. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a finance-related field and relevant work experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Work experience in Product Control, Financial Control, Accounting, or related area.
• Experience with P&L and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and report daily P&L and risk.
• Identify, design, and implement new controls for P&L/risk production.
• Provide P&L commentaries to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Job description

As a Trading Desk Support Specialist in the EMEA Currencies and Emerging Markets team, you will provide essential support to the trading desk. You will engage in independent, accurate, and timely analysis of daily profit and loss and risk. Collaborate with us to drive efficiencies and maintain high standards in P&L and risk production. Your role will involve extensive interaction with various teams, offering you a unique opportunity to develop strong working relationships and enhance your skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and report daily P&L and risk.
• Validate and understand daily P&L explains, including Volcker attributions and residual amounts.
• Identify, design, and implement new controls and processes for P&L/risk production.
• Provide daily/weekly/monthly P&L commentaries to senior management.
• Liaise with Financial Control to investigate and resolve MTD P&L breaks.
• Partner with the business to implement robust controls and new initiatives.
• Coordinate across front and back office support functions to resolve control and reporting issues.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Work experience in Product Control, Financial Control, Accounting, or related area.
• Experience with P&L and month-end close processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related area.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
• Team player with the ability to work effectively across diverse functions and locations.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Proven experience as a self-starter.