Product Controller Senior Analyst, AYST

Location: Mumbai, Nirlon Knowledge Park
Department: Finance

We are seeking a Product Controller Senior Analyst, AYST to join our Business Finance function in Mumbai.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of daily T+1 P&L production, attribution and analysis. They will provide daily commentary and variance investigation to Front Office traders and senior Finance managers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing daily T+1 P&L production, attribution and analysis
• Providing daily commentary and variance investigation to Front Office traders and senior Finance managers
• Break investigation and resolution: Model vs Actual (Ledger) Cash, FO/MO system vs trade docs etc
• Model risk control exceptions resolution
• Ensuring compliance to risk and control guidelines
• Stakeholder management by prompt response to various queries/issues from Finance directors, onshore management, Front office traders, Fincon, Risk management, etc.
• Understanding trade flows, booking structures and ensuring that trades are captured in accordance with defined structures
• Performing month end close activities- SAP journals, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiations and reporting
• Performing QA function for processes within team's remit and regularly assessing the effectiveness of checks
• Engaging with CTB/SME to deliver change
• First level of escalation for team issues and for stakeholder escalation
• Managing the resolution of product reconciliation break/exception items in a timely manner
• Monitoring of exceptions including investigation and explanation
• Review of Balance sheet substantiation
• Process standardization across business
• Providing summary of KRI's for their business area and remediation plans where SLAs are being missed and/or where issues exist
• Facilitating CTB initiatives and driving continuous improvement program within their team
• Ensuring that KOPs are reviewed for relevance and effectiveness on a timely basis

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

The ideal candidate will have:

• Financial Control and product control experience in Investment Banking
• Strong understanding of financial market products such as Loans, Bonds, Credit, derivatives, Cash Equity, Swaps, Options and Futures
• Solid Fixed Income product knowledge i.e. Bonds, CDS, TRS, IRS & Loans
• IFRS/GAAP knowledge is preferred
• Strong knowledge / experience of front to back Investment Banking environment (trade capture to balance sheet)
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritizes responsibilities, and escalates issues as necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, strong Word and Excel skills required
• Exposure to multiple front office systems
• Preferably qualified MBA/Chartered Accountant / CPA / ACCA / CIMA / CFA

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.