Product Controller - Equities

Product Controller (EMEA Equities - Business Finance and Control)

Location:

London/Hybrid |

Contract:

6 months | Day Rate: £500 via Umbrella Company

An experienced Product Controller is required to join a high-performing EMEA Equities Business Finance & Control team. This hybrid Product Control and Valuation Control role supports a complex Equity Exotics business. The position blends core controllership responsibilities with business partnering, ensuring accurate daily P&L production, robust balance sheet control, and adherence to valuation and regulatory frameworks. The role involves close interaction with front office, trading desks, and senior finance stakeholders to provide insight and support business growth.

Product Control

• Produce and analyse daily P&L, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Perform P&L substantiation and variance analysis
• Conduct balance sheet review, substantiation, and reconciliation
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial reporting
• Partner with Front Office and Trading to explain P&L drivers and risks

Valuation & Control

• Execute valuation control processes, including Independent Price Verification (IPV)
• Apply and document fair value methodologies and controls
• Perform Fair Value Hierarchy classification and Prudent Valuation reporting
• Ensure adherence to valuation governance and control frameworks

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Support financial and regulatory reporting under US GAAP and IFRS frameworks
• Contribute to recurring financial statements and disclosures
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements

Risk & Analysis

• Understand financial products, associated risks, and valuation methodologies
• Link product risk to P&L movements and valuation outcomes
• Provide analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives

• Strong Product Control experience (P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations)
• Solid understanding of valuation control and IPV processes
• Knowledge of fair value hierarchy and valuation frameworks
• Familiarity with financial products and market risk (Equities or transferable asset classes)
• Understanding of regulatory and accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS)
• Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Proactive and flexible approach to changing responsibilities
• Strong team player with the ability to quickly integrate into new areas
• Sound judgement with appropriate escalation skills