Product Controller APAC - Recycled Metals

Marex Spectron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metals trading sector seeks a Product Controller to manage the physical recycled metals trading business. The role requires expertise in P&L production, balance sheet review, and collaboration across various financial departments, demanding strong analytical and accounting skills. Candidates should possess experience in the LME Base Metals market and the ability to enhance and automate control processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• In-depth understanding of product control processes.
• Knowledge of the LME Base Metals market and physical trading.

Responsibilities

• Preparation or review of daily P&L and commentaries.
• Build relationships with Front Office and other control areas.
• Assist in internal and external audit activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Brady/Quor Fintrade or CTRM systems

Job description

Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for the right talent with Product Controller experience to cover the physical recycled metals trading business at Marex.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the production and review of the daily P&L and commentaries, monthly balance sheet substantiation and review, monthly and quarterly performance reporting and analysis.

In addition to operating within their core function, there will also be significant exposure to the wider finance and business departments, including the Trading, Shipping, Local Finance and Group Treasury & Product Control teams.

This position is based in Singapore.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Preparation or review, analysis and reporting of daily P&L and related commentaries
• Assist in reviewing daily consolidated Group P&L
• Build and maintain relationships with both Front Office and other control areas including Risk, Treasury, FP&A, Tax and Operations and gain commercial understanding of the relevant businesses and their operational processes
• Prepare monthly balance sheet substantiation ensuring all allocated accounts have the appropriate supporting information for review by the Tangent’s Financial Director or Financial Controller
• Improve/automate Product Control processes by understanding non/semi-automated processes, designing automated processes and deliver improvement working with relevant technology teams
• Assist in internal and external audit activities
• Ensure all Product Control activities are documented in sufficient detail and are kept up to date at all times

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• Qualified accountant (or equivalent) preferred but not essential depending on relevant experience
• In depth understanding of product control processes, systems and frameworks
• Knowledge and experience of the LME Base Metals market and physical trading is essential.
• Excellent team player
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Analytical and accounting skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with senior management and Front Office staff
• Strong hands-on systems skills encompassing intermediate-advanced MS Excel, MS Office
• Knowledge of Brady/Quor Fintrade or other CTRM systems would be a benefit
• Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this
• A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment
• Demonstrates curiosity
• Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high-volume environment
• Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others
• Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness

Company Values

The right person acts as a role model for the values of the Company:

Respect – Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly.

Integrity – Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this, and we demand it of ourselves.

Collaborative – We work in teams – open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do.

Developing our People – Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to “grow our own” and make Marex Spectron the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers.

Adaptable and Nimble – Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client’s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction.