The role focuses on accounting, valuation and financial reporting for the Global Markets business. You will support Product Control activities and help ensure trading activity is reflected accurately in financial statements under IFRS.
University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, financial reporting and accounting for financial instruments.
Knowledge of Product Control, financial accounting or Financial Control processes within an investment banking environment.
Experience in P&L production, Balance Sheet substantiation, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Good understanding of derivatives, securities and other traded financial instruments.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently while building effective relationships across Finance and Front Office functions.
Nice to have:
Knowledge of fair value accounting and valuation methodologies.
Knowledge of VBA, SQL or Python.
Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or CFA/FRM, completed or in progress.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting, valuation, P&L and Balance Sheet reporting for the Global Markets business.
Prepare and review daily and monthly Product Control accounting and reporting activities for trading businesses.
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment of trading products, fair value adjustments, accruals, reserves and other valuation-related entries in accordance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
Prepare and review P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations, investigate breaks and ensure timely resolution of accounting discrepancies.
Analyse and explain daily and monthly P&L movements, Balance Sheet variances and valuation adjustments.
Oversee preparation and review of IPV, FVA, PVA and FVL.
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close processes for Global Markets.
Work with Financial Control on financial reporting and regulatory disclosures.
Support implementation of new accounting standards, Product Control methodologies and control enhancements.
Prepare management information and financial analysis for senior management and governance committees.
Partner with Front Office, Financial Control, Market Risk, Quantitative Analytics, Finance, Operations and IT to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting.
Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting and Product Control processes.
Recruitment process: screening call with the Recruiter, competencies interview with the Capco Hiring Manager, client interview, then feedback or offer.
