Senior Product Controller at Engineers Gate

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

175000.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Control, Valuation, Financial Reporting, P&L Reporting, Process Improvement, Financial Products, Hedge Fund Ecosystem, Excel, SQL, Python, Arcesium, Collaboration, Mentoring, Statistical Models, Data Analysis, Investment Returns

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Senior Product Controller – New York About the Role Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading quantitative investment company focused on computer-driven trading in global financial markets. We are a team of researchers, engineers, and financial industry professionals using sophisticated statistical models to analyze data and identify predictive signals to generate superior investment returns. EG’s investment teams each focus on their independent strategies while utilizing the firm’s proprietary, state-of-the-art technology and data platform to optimize their alpha research. We are seeking our first dedicated Senior Product Controller to found and build this function from the ground up. This is a greenfield opportunity to establish the product control discipline at a pivotal stage in the firm’s growth. With an expanding set of portfolio managers, asset classes, and trading strategies, this role will be instrumental in developing scalable controls, overseeing P&L reporting, and partnering across Accounting, Operations, Technology, Risk, portfolio managers, and senior management. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role with wide exposure and strategic impact. The Senior Product Controller will define workflows, implement best practices, and ensure the integrity of portfolio valuations and P&L. The role includes responsibility for building control frameworks across internal systems, our shadow accounting platform, and third-party administrator. You will serve as a key architect of a core finance function, bridging relationships across teams and building transparency and insight at the highest levels of the organization. As Engineers Gate continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to influence future team structure and help shape the operating model of a fast-scaling hedge fund. Joining Engineers Gate offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of systematic trading, where innovation and quantitative analysis intersect. We are passionate about implementing scientific and mathematical methods to explore and solve problems in the global financial markets. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end P&L reporting and analysis, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of insights to senior management and portfolio management teams. Drive the expansion of the firm’s P&L and financial reporting capabilities, enabling the business to scale effectively. Propose reporting, tooling, and resourcing as needed. Define the handover process and boundaries of P&L reconciliation process; clarify divisions of labor to apportion responsibility among Operations, service providers, Product Control, and Accounting. Ensure timely resolution of breaks and valuation discrepancies, escalating as necessary. Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Operations, Risk, and Front office, providing transparency on performance and financial reporting. Lead new product implementations, trade flow processes, and valuation methodologies. Champion best practices and continuous improvement, bringing a strong control mindset and a builder’s mentality to every process. Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture and mentor future team members as the function grows. Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics 7-10 years experience in product control, valuation and/or financial reporting within a hedge fund or asset manager. Strong knowledge of financial products, hedge fund ecosystems and financial reporting standards Proven ability to work independently, problem-solve, manage oversight functions and drive process improvement Advanced technical skills with strong Excel and SQL/Python skills highly desirable Experience with Arcesium a plus. The salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $175,000. This range does not include any potential bonus amounts, other forms of compensation, or benefits offered. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s skills, qualifications, education and experience.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Controller will own end-to-end P&L reporting and analysis, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of insights. This role will also drive the expansion of the firm’s P&L and financial reporting capabilities, enabling the business to scale effectively.