Director, Capital Markets Product Control

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Oversee one or more areas of focus within Capital Markets Product Control

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of P&L, PAA, and general ledger operations

• Initiate or review accounting entries, finalize reconciliations, and provide financial attestations

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and best practices

• Conduct complex analyses and investigations

• Drive process and control enhancements

• Prepare operational accounting readiness for new products, changes in accounting, and system implementations or upgrades

• Engage in change initiatives by gathering requirements, designing processes, testing systems, and conducting post-implementation reviews

• Collaborate with Front Office, Finance, Risk and Controls, Trade Support, Project Delivery, Technology, and Operations

• Manage daily and monthly P&L reconciliations while obtaining Trader approvals

• Supervise month-end and quarterly reconciliations from source systems to the general ledger

• Oversee monthly attestation processes for Capital Markets Product Operations Accounting accounts

• Lead and develop a highly specialized team

• Enhance data lineage and operational processes

• Manage risk, control, and service-standard activities for a heavily regulated business

• Spearhead change programs and continuous improvement of business procedures and processes

• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as industry peers

• Champion the integration of AI into daily and monthly operations

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• 5-10 years of experience in the financial services industry, emphasizing capital markets, product control, and associated regulatory, control, and operational environments

• An accounting designation (CA, CPA) or over 10 years of direct experience is mandatory

• Familiarity with US and IFRS accounting standards, including audit practices and financial reporting processes

• Extensive knowledge of Capital Markets Products and Services

• General working knowledge of Capital Market Product and Financial Reporting systems

• Strong understanding of the Capital Markets Product Operations business, services, and organization

• Proficient computer skills, particularly with Excel and VBA

• Leadership, people management, and diverse talent management abilities

• Skills in change management, relationship management, influence, and negotiation

• Knowledge of AI

• Familiarity with systems such as Imagine, ADP (BPS), ICI (Impact), Calypso, SwapOne, Global One, Essbase/Smartview, and S4 Hanna GL is advantageous

• A CFA designation is considered a plus

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based incentives

• Discretionary bonuses

• Health insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Accident and life insurance

• Retirement savings plans

• Comprehensive training and coaching

• Support from management

• Opportunities for networking

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities