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Product Controller - Business Control, AVP 147640

Employer
Credit Suisse
Location
Lambeth, South East London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Sep 28, 2020

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Descrizione dell'offerta di lavoro - Product Controller - Business Control, AVP #147640 (155189)Descrizione dell'offerta di lavoro Product Controller - Business Control, AVP #147640Regno Unito-London-London | Tempo pieno | Corporate Functions | ID annuncio 155189Product ControlEnglishCredit Suisse is a leading global wealth manager with strong investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, we have a global reach with operations in about 50 countries and employ more than 45,000 people from over 150 different nations. Embodying entrepreneurial spirit, Credit Suisse delivers holistic financial solutions to our clients, including innovative products and specially tailored advice. Striving for quality and excellence in our work, we recognize and reward extraordinary performance among our employees, provide wide-ranging training and development opportunities, and benefit from a diverse range of perspectives to create value for our clients, shareholders and communities. We are Credit Suisse.We Offer Product Control are the
Financial Guardians of the Bank's trading activities. We are a global function
employing around 800 people, present in offices across EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
Our crucial role is fulfilled by ensuring complete, accurate and timely
P&L, Balance Sheets and analysis. We also conduct the independent
validation of the value of our trading portfolios and work with the businesses
and the new business product groups to evaluate & integrate new products
and businesses into our financial environment in a controlled manner. Product
Control also guards the banks trading activities via the provision of reliable
and meaningful financial information provided to the business managers,
external partners and other relevant internal constituents. Importantly, we
also execute controls to detect unauthorized trading or unusual activity and
highlight in a timely manner to senior management.

This is an ENO role in the
Product Control department encompassing the FX, rates, commodities and credit
linked structured note desks within the Fixed Income Investor Product Division.
The main responsibilities are advising and independently challenging key
partners on accounting and valuation matters impacting the financial
statements, including daily P&L and balance sheet movements. As such, this
role owns the face-off to the Front Office trading management, and other
support departments such as Market Risk Management (MRM), Accounting Policy
Group (APAG), Financial Accounting (FA), Middle Office and Operations. Team
members generally have extensive product control experience and deep product
knowledge that allows them to make decisions that requires a high level of
judgment and also perform more demanding analytical reviews. The team provides
qualitative, analytical, value service to the business and are accountable for
the financial results. In addition to being an integral control function,
business finance controllers are commercial in their approach when
collaborating with their business partners every day.

A department which values
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm's
D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global Conduct and Ethics
Standards.

The role will assist in
the following

responsibilities:
Validate
daily P&LProvide
daily commentary for trade groups including commentary for variances from
estimateInventory
analysisSupport
new business initiativesFind
opportunities to develop & streamline analytical activities and to
improve controlsParticipate
in all strategic change initiatives initiated by the FOSet
Business Requirements and perform Systems/UAT testing



Open to discussing
flexible/agile working.You Offer Understands
the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an
inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all
backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can
bring their full, authentic selves to work. This should be further
elaborated on in your application.Some
product control experience would be desirable, however accounting/ audit
experience plus Financial Services experience will also be considered.A
degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.Part
qualified or fully qualified accountant is essential.Basic
financial product knowledge is desirable.Highly-numerate,
have attention to detail, ability to work well under pressure and have a
keen interest in complex products.Be
proactive and have a highly-methodical approach to manage the large number
of tasks that are expected to be completed on a daily/monthly basis and
responding to ad-hoc queries.Results-oriented
individual with excellent communication skills.Credit Suisse is committed to
providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership,
marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status that is
protected as a matter of local law. Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success.

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