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Product Controller - Brokerage

City of London Temporary £100,000 - £130,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page are recruiting for a dynamic and fast-growing Broker, based in the City of London who are seeking a Qualified Product Controller to join their London-based team due to continued expansion. The role sits at the heart of the business bridging traders and finance focusing on daily P&L analysis across a variety of trading desks.
  • 6 month Systems Product Control role contract available
  • Grow your career within the Financial Services sector

About Our Client

Michael Page are recruiting for a dynamic and fast-growing Broker, based in the City of London who are seeking a Qualified Product Controller to join their London-based team due to continued expansion. The role sits at the heart of the business bridging traders and finance focusing on daily P&L analysis across a variety of trading desks.

Our client is a global Financial Services firm operating as both a Broker and Investor, with a strong international presence. Following significant growth and a recent IPO, they are expanding their team and hiring a Product Controller to sit between Finance and Trading, focusing on daily P&L. This is a great opportunity for a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA candidate with experience in banking or brokerage to join a fast-paced, respected firm with exposure to a broad range of asset classes.

Job Description

As Product Controller, your key duties will include but will not be limited to:



  • Carry out daily P&L analysis and ensure accurate financial reporting to front office and management.


  • Partner with Risk and Valuations to validate and apply financial adjustments (e.g., credit, funding, bid/offer).


  • Deliver monthly analysis of profitability, including cost tracking and commentary on trading desk performance.


  • Collaborate with legal entity controllers to provide monthly insight into the impact of structured products across relevant entities.


  • Ensure all manual accounting entries for complex products are processed accurately at month-end.


  • Reconcile and substantiate the business unit's balance sheet on a monthly basis.


  • Resolve trade and position discrepancies in coordination with control and support teams, and identify ways to enhance existing processes.


  • Contribute to wider finance projects, especially around process improvements and system integration.


  • Support development of trade flow connectivity between front office systems and core finance systems.


  • Uphold adherence to all regulatory frameworks and internal control policies.


  • Act as a champion of integrity, professionalism, and the firm's core values.


  • Promptly report policy breaches or operational risks, and play an active role in ongoing risk management efforts.



The Successful Applicant

  • Professional qualification of one of the following (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong communicator, both written and verbal, confident when engaging with stakeholders across multiple departments including front office, risk, operations, legal, and finance
  • Familiarity with programming tools such as Python, SQL, or Alteryx is desirable but not required
  • Adaptable and composed in fast-moving, demanding settings
  • Strategic and forward-thinking collaborator who anticipates issues and supports seamless operations

What's on Offer

Immediately available role + 6 month fixed contract + Up to £130,000 in salary dependent on experience + Hybrid working model available + Full time position + Office based in The City of London + Financial Services industry

Contact
Erin Smart
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6731715
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2579

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
System Accountant
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Erin Smart
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2579
Job reference
JN-052025-6731715