Product Controller - VP/Dir (Prime Brokerage & Equities)

Inventum Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Product Control VP or Director to oversee the product control function for its Prime Brokerage and Equities business. This high-impact leadership role involves managing P&L production, mentoring a team, and engaging with senior stakeholders to enhance financial controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in product control within a Prime Brokerage and/or Equities environment.
• Leadership experience with high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily P&L production and balance sheet substantiation.
• Manage and mentor a team of product controllers.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Advanced Excel

Understanding of equity derivatives

Understanding of structured products

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Product Control VP or Director
Location: London
Working Style: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Sector: Financial Services / Prime Brokerage & Equities

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a senior-level Product Control VP or Director to take ownership of the product control function supporting its Prime Brokerage and Equities business lines.

This is a high-impact leadership role, offering visibility to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape and enhance financial controls across a growing trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily P&L production and balance sheet substantiation for Prime Brokerage and Equities desks

• Manage and mentor a team of product controllers working across equity and structured product trading

• Ensure timely, accurate P&L attribution, valuation adjustments, and balance sheet integrity

• Act as a key liaison between Product Control, Front Office, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams

• Deliver strategic insights and commercial analysis on trading and risk performance to senior management

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory frameworks including PRA and Fed reporting requirements

• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements

• Represent Product Control in internal audits, governance forums, and regulatory reviews

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Deep experience in product control within a Prime Brokerage and/or Equities environment

• Strong understanding of equity derivatives and structured products

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams

• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the business

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with P&L and front-office systems

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.