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Product Controller - Frankfurt

Salary:
£50 – 55k + relocation package

Location:
Germany: Frankfurt

Duration:
Permanent

Consultant:
Gwen Howlett

JobRef:
GHF 1031080

Tel:
0207 509 8329

Date posted:
29-May-2009


A global Investment Bank requires a Product Controller to perform an independent control function over the Bank’s trading and banking activities in Germany.


This role is based in Frankfurt. Relocation will be offered to any UK based candidates who are interested in this role.

Main roles and responsibilities:
·Production, analysis and reporting of daily P&L for Frankfurt Primary and Secondary Bonds businesses including funding / repo and swaps
·Front to Back reconciliations including month-end general ledger (SAP)
·Valuation of trading positions (price testing)
·Ad hoc projects to implement new systems, products and processes
·Liaise closely with Trading Desk, Financial Control, Operations, IT as well as PCG London
·Maintenance of a strong control environment


Key skills and experience required:
·Graduate degree or equivalent in related subject (business / science) from top tier university
·Accounting qualification preferred
·Professional experience in the Investment Banking sector, preferably in the Finance area
·Product Control experience
·Strong analytical skills
·Fluency in English, German beneficial
·Accounting knowledge (IFRS)
·Excellent IT skills, especially MS Excel
·Knowledge of financial instruments preferred, specifically bonds and interest rate derivatives


If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply or contact Gwen Howlett at Robert Walters on 020 7509 8329 or imf@robertwalters.com quoting the reference GHF 1031080.

Where any specific qualification is mentioned, all equivalent overseas qualifications are acceptable