Product Controller - Macro Index Product Control Team

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Product Controller for its Macro Index Trading Desk. This role requires strong analytical skills to independently assess daily P&L and risk, ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced trading environment. You'll engage with various teams to streamline processes and communicate effectively with senior management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in relevant fields and experience in Product Control or Financial Analysis. We support your growth in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Global exposure to financial products

Collaboration with industry leaders

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Control or related area required.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail is crucial.
• Excellent communication and relationship building necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review and report daily P&L and risk.
• Validate daily P&L explains and identify P&L breaks.
• Implement new controls and processes for P&L/Risk production.

Skills

Experience in Product Control, Financial Control, Accounting, or related area

Proficiency in P&L and month-end close processes

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Financial analysis tools and software

Job description

Product Controller - Macro Index Product Control Team

LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

Job Description

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of finance? Join our Macro Index Trading Desk, where your analytical skills will drive success and innovation. This is your opportunity to work closely with industry leaders, enhance your expertise, and contribute to a team that values collaboration and excellence. Be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions are recognized and your growth is supported. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

As an Senior Associate in the Macro Index Trading Desk, you will independently analyze daily profit and loss (P&L) and risk, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will engage with the Front Office trading desk, Financial Control, Market Risk, and support functions, fostering strong communication and collaboration. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of index products, including commodities, rates, equities, FX, and credit products. Together, we will drive efficiencies and maintain global standards in P&L and risk management.

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 P&L commentaries to senior management, explaining economic factors.
• 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 for timely issue resolution.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Solid understanding of financial products.
• Experience in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools and software.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Experience with global product control standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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 ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.