Orleans House are currently looking for a Senior Product Controller.

London. up to £75k

We are searching for a Senior Product Controller to join an energy trading business in Central London. You will have experience of a commodities trading life-cycle, and ideally, derivatives experience.

The company will offer a competitive salary and a top bonus to the right candidate. They will join a strong team of Product Controllers in the commodities space, and work with a talented front office in a position offering a more wide-ranging set of responsibilities compared with more standard product control roles.

We want someone with the potential to lead. This isn't a role for an individual who wants to hide behind processes and structure.

It's not a normal product control role. In addition to the responsibilities below, your varied role will cover ad-hoc project work on a daily basis as well as giving you the flexibility to improve processes where you see fit.

What your main responsibilities will be:

The main requirements of the role centre around the following areas:

• Daily economic profit and loss, as well as financial exposure reporting, for a selection of the company's trading strategies - including but not limited to Physical Oil, LNG, and Shipping.
• Fully attribute daily P&L change to new deals, movements in market curves and basis spreads, as well as volumetric and other transaction updates.
• Support the month-end financial closing processes and gross margin substantiation

Who we're looking for:

This is a company where personal fit is crucial, and they are actively looking for the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Trading deal lifecycle experience, whether directly involved in a front, middle or back office/financial reporting role, or as a business or process analyst.
• Part or fully-qualified accountant, or with a background working closely with finance. You must understand how trading fits into the accounts.
• Essential to have a good knowledge of mark-to-market (fair value) calculations
• Strong analytical skills (e.g. ability to understand impact of market changes on P&Ls, as well as economic events in the lifecycle of a deal)
• Understanding of the deal-lifecycle of typical commodity trade types (forwards, futures, swaps)
• Excellent numerical skills with the ability to problem solve in a logical & commercial manner.
• Able to work effectively in a fast moving, changing environment
• Highly motivated and proactive individual and team player
• Advanced Excel
• Prior knowledge and exposure to commodity option and forward contracts.

Education

• Degree level education in a numerate or financial discipline required (or equivalent experience).

What rewards you'll get:

• Salary of between £65,000 and £75,000 depending on experience
• Very strong, uncapped, bonus
• Smart, modern, offices
• Medical/health/other insurances
• Development within the team, and exposure to senior leaders
• And more ...

The selection process will take place soon, so please don't delay in applying.

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