Product Control

Product Control, Assistant Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Edinburgh Keywords: Product Control, P&L production, Financial reporting, Team collaboration, Continuous improvement, Hybrid working, Generous pension contributions, Diversity and inclusion, Wellbeing initiatives, Professional development

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Product Control, Assistant Manager to join a highly respected financial institution in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to become an integral part of a collaborative Trading Book team, where your expertise will directly contribute to the daily and monthly financial operations that underpin the organisation’s commercial banking and treasury activities. With a strong focus on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and personal growth, you will thrive in an environment that values continuous learning and supports your professional ambitions. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous pension contributions, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive suite of wellbeing initiatives. If you are passionate about financial markets, eager to develop your skills further, and ready to make a meaningful impact within a supportive network, this is the perfect next step for your career.

What you'll do:

As a Product Control, Assistant Manager based in Edinburgh, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of daily P&L production while supporting month-end deliverables for commercial banking and treasury products. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you collaborating with colleagues across finance functions to uphold rigorous control frameworks, investigate operational issues as they arise, and drive continuous improvements throughout all processes. You will also have opportunities to mentor junior staff members, build lasting relationships with stakeholders, and contribute valuable insights into market developments, especially within Fixed Income. Success in this position requires not only technical proficiency but also a genuine enthusiasm for learning, adaptability in handling evolving priorities, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of accuracy and transparency.

• Prepare and review daily profit and loss (P&L) statements across a diverse range of commercial banking and treasury products, ensuring accuracy and completeness at all times.
• Support month-end close processes by independently validating balance sheets and delivering timely financial reports that meet rigorous internal standards.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to maintain robust controls around financial reserves, proactively identifying areas for process improvement and risk mitigation.
• Investigate and resolve issues as they arise in daily operations, demonstrating flexibility in managing ad hoc requests from stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to the delivery of efficiencies by championing a culture of continuous improvement within the Product Control function.
• Establish strong relationships with internal partners to facilitate the provision of high-quality information and insightful analysis that informs key business decisions.
• Mentor junior team members by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on best practices, and supporting their ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrate awareness of market trends, particularly in Fixed Income, and apply this understanding to enhance the quality of P&L analysis.
• Participate in resource sharing initiatives across the department to ensure balanced workloads and foster a spirit of collaboration.
• Support the implementation of new systems or process changes aligned with business objectives, recommending enhancements where appropriate.

What you bring:

To excel as a Product Control Assistant Manager, you will bring proven experience from similar roles within finance or accounting environments, ideally within banking or large-scale corporate settings. Your background should demonstrate both technical competence in financial reporting as well as soft skills such as empathy, dependability, and effective communication. A keen interest in market trends combined with practical experience using advanced spreadsheet tools will set you apart. You will be comfortable navigating complex data sets while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Your ability to collaborate seamlessly with others, sharing knowledge generously while supporting collective goals, will be essential for success. Above all else, your enthusiasm for learning new concepts and adapting quickly to change will ensure you continue growing alongside your team.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant status (or equivalent), with a clear desire for further study or professional development within finance.
• A solid understanding of financial instruments coupled with an active interest in current affairs relating to financial markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with an eagerness to explore AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to implement robust processes aligned with business objectives while minimising operational risks through sound judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to establish effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the organisation.
• Experience supporting or leading process improvements within finance teams, contributing positively to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience producing accurate reconciliations, formatted charts, sophisticated formulae, and pivot tables within spreadsheets.
• A collaborative approach that emphasises teamwork, knowledge sharing, and mutual support within fast-evolving environments.
• Customer-focused mindset aligned with service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs for internal partners.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in product control to new heights within an inclusive environment that values your growth and wellbeing, this is your moment, apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. Take the next step towards joining a supportive team where your contribution truly matters.

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