Product Controller

at  Robert Walters Outsourcing

Job Title: BRM Product Controller
Corporate Title: Associate
Location: London (Hybrid Working, 2 days in office)

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

• Product Control experience required
• Accounting qualification and/or numerate degree preferable
• Familiarity with credit, rate and FX derivatives
• Detailed understanding of the impact a CSA has on derivative valuation including CVA & FVA
• Manage relationships with senior traders and other stakeholders such as the offshore teams, business managers, regulatory reporting, risk management etc.
• Strong numerical and communication skills, demonstrate a control mind-set and take initiative to identify and solve problems
• Need to demonstrate confidence in discussing complex issues with senior individuals
• Need to demonstrate pro-actively using initiative to improve processes and systems
• Planning and organizational skills; executing priority actions on-time, keeping stakeholders updated and managing expectations

ABOUT US:

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line

ROLE/DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Product Control is a key function within the Finance department, interacting with virtually every part of the firm’s businesses, products and technology systems. Product Control is a global function with staff located in London, New York, India and across the Asia Pacific region.
Product Control is primarily responsible for understanding, substantiating and controlling the daily trading balance sheet and income statement for Nomura, analysing the daily trading activities and explaining both the trading divisions’ revenue and FTP costs. Product Control review and opine on new products and transactions ensuring compliance with accounting, regulatory and valuation guidance and the efficient deployment of the firm’s financial resources.
Product Controllers are expected to develop a good understanding of the products they monitor and of the risk exposure and funding management methods used by the trading desk to optimise resources for Nomura. The function has become increasingly technical in content and offers a challenging and interesting role, suited to dynamic, bright and ambitious individuals with a drive to succeed.
Product Control has a significant presence and role within the organisation. It has a close working relationship with the trading desks, Risk and other corporate areas. It is the central point of contact for many issues that affect the firm including new transaction and product approval, understanding business performance and independent price verification and reserves. It operates dynamically with a heavy focus on automation and technology and is involved in numerous cross departmental projects throughout the firm.
Nomura presents a unique opportunity to learn and gain experience of a broad range of products and business lines within a supportive setting and surrounded by skilled professionals. The team operate under a hybrid working model.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Key member of the Business Resource Management (BRM) Product Control team
• BRM is Nomura’s XVA desk, comprised of both CVA and FVA and whose role is the effective management of Nomura’s counterparty credit and funding risk
• The FVA desk is run globally from EMEA, with the Global FVA head based in London
• The successful candidate will be expected to manage the FVA aspect of BRM on a daily basis, running coordination and oversight globally across Asia, Japan and the US and managing the Global Powai Hub in India
• The role will involve facing off to the Global FVA head on a daily basis, alongside over 10 other BRM traders based in London
• Responsibilities include trade verification, daily PL, adhoc query resolution, KRI reporting, driving change and daily flash
• They must understand, maintain and enhance processes utilising knowledge of XVA and controls
• Partner with Front Office and other control functions to build and develop control and governance frameworks for bespoke and developing business lines