Fixed Income Product Controller

Position Summary

A Fixed Income Division (FID) Product Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the fixed Income trading desks. FID Product Controllers are responsible for the monitoring of transactions, P& L, and act as a primary control function. This role will be supporting Derivative Products trading.

Essential Job Duties

• Work closely with front office personnel in producing daily, weekly, and monthly P& L results and analysis.
• Investigate and resolve P& L discrepancies arising from incorrect booking of trades, missing deals, system errors, or valuation issues.
• Liaison with various areas within the firm (e.g. Front Office, Operations, Technology, Middle Office and Market Risk)
• Continue developing and improving the Internal Control environment through critical evaluation of current controls and processes and utilization of best practice.
• Complete the month end closing process for balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audits.
• Ad hoc requests from the desk.
• Drive process and system improvements through participation in various project initiatives.
• Assess new trades for appropriate valuation, accounting treatment, and disclosure in the financial statements.
• Work with financial control in preparation of key external reports such as disclosures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Product Control experience with knowledge of Interest Rate Derivative products
• CPA or CFA preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with accounting principles
• High attention to detail
• Fast learner and team player
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Highly proficient in Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas
• Accounting or Finance degree required.

The expected base salary ranges from $85, 000 - $140, 000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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