Product Controller - Brokerage

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Financial Services sector is seeking a Qualified Product Controller to join their dynamic team in the City of London. This exciting role offers the chance to work closely with traders and finance professionals, focusing on daily P&L analysis and financial reporting. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial insights while contributing to process improvements and system integrations. With a hybrid working model and a competitive salary of up to £130,000, this is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional looking to advance their career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong communicator, confident in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily P&L analysis and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with various departments for accurate financial adjustments.

Skills

Financial Reporting

P&L Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Python

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

• 6 month Systems Product Control role contract available
• Grow your career within the Financial Services sector

About Our Client

Michael Page are recruiting for a dynamic and fast-growing Broker, based in the City of London who are seeking a Qualified Product Controller to join their London-based team due to continued expansion. The role sits at the heart of the business bridging traders and finance focusing on daily P&L analysis across a variety of trading desks.

Our client is a global Financial Services firm operating as both a Broker and Investor, with a strong international presence. Following significant growth and a recent IPO, they are expanding their team and hiring a Product Controller to sit between Finance and Trading, focusing on daily P&L. This is a great opportunity for a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA candidate with experience in banking or brokerage to join a fast-paced, respected firm with exposure to a broad range of asset classes.

Job Description

As Product Controller, your key duties will include but will not be limited to:

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  Carry out daily P&L analysis and ensure accurate financial reporting to front office and management.
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  Partner with Risk and Valuations to validate and apply financial adjustments (e.g., credit, funding, bid/offer).
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  Deliver monthly analysis of profitability, including cost tracking and commentary on trading desk performance.
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  Collaborate with legal entity controllers to provide monthly insight into the impact of structured products across relevant entities.
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  Ensure all manual accounting entries for complex products are processed accurately at month-end.
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  Reconcile and substantiate the business unit's balance sheet on a monthly basis.
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  Resolve trade and position discrepancies in coordination with control and support teams, and identify ways to enhance existing processes.
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  Contribute to wider finance projects, especially around process improvements and system integration.
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  Support development of trade flow connectivity between front office systems and core finance systems.
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  Uphold adherence to all regulatory frameworks and internal control policies.
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  Act as a champion of integrity, professionalism, and the firm's core values.
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  Promptly report policy breaches or operational risks, and play an active role in ongoing risk management efforts.

The Successful Applicant

• Professional qualification of one of the following (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal, confident when engaging with stakeholders across multiple departments including front office, risk, operations, legal, and finance
• Familiarity with programming tools such as Python, SQL, or Alteryx is desirable but not required
• Adaptable and composed in fast-moving, demanding settings
• Strategic and forward-thinking collaborator who anticipates issues and supports seamless operations

What's on Offer

Immediately available role + 6 month fixed contract + Up to £130,000 in salary dependent on experience + Hybrid working model available + Full time position + Office based in The City of London + Financial Services industry