Vice President - Product Control - Investment Bank

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Providing supervisory oversight of the:

a. daily Profit & Loss reporting and all associated analytical review and commentary analysis

b. month end reconciliations between the various TP systems and the ledger

2. Drive the identification and implementation of key initiatives, such as

a. system/ workflow enhancements

b. the implementation of changes in accounting regulations

c. the centralization of processes within Product Control

3. Develop a strong internal network by:

a. proactively engaging all key stakeholders

b. representing the team and department at various working groups / committees

c. reaching out to other business areas / regions to ensure best practice is implemented

4. Successfully building and leading the PC team which will include

a. both on the job training and organized classroom sessions

b. challenging the teams working practices and assumptions

c. encouragement of the teams to challenge the status quo

5. Provide proactive support to their line manager by

a. providing a well controlled and transparent governance structure

b. proactively aligning the teams goals with the demands of the department

c. challenging requests received from all key stakeholders

Qualifications & Skills

The candidate should have experience managing end to end product control function with international banks. The candidate is required to be detail oriented with strong control focus and problem solving skills.

Qualifications

1. Educated to degree level - preferably with a Finance / Business background

2. Qualified accountant with at least 10 yrs post qualifying experience.

Technical Skills

1. Strong working knowledge of Credit Products, e.g. Loans, Credit Derivatives, Bonds, Repo, ABS etc.

2. Strong understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards

3. Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the global regulatory challenges currently facing the financial markets

4. Ability to demonstrate a strong control mindset

5. Proficient in MS Office Tools such as Excel and Access preferably

Personal Skills

1. Excellent interpersonal skills

2. Ability to communicate at all levels both written (report and guideline writing) and verbally

3. Proactive lateral thinker with ability to use own initiative.