Lead Risk Analytics Consultant - Product Control

Job Expectation

• Daily P&L Production & Controls: Produce and validate timely and accurate daily P&L and related general ledger reconciliations for the firms trading activities. Support both Comprehensive P&L and Clean P&L production and ensure completion of defined controls and checks.
• Issue Investigation & Resolution: Research and resolve P&L issues arising from incorrect trade bookings, system errors, and valuation discrepancies. Perform root-cause analysis, document findings, and partner with technology, risk, and front office teams to drive remediation.
• Month-End Close & Balance Sheet Substantiation: Support month-end close activities for P&L and perform detailed balance sheet substantiation in line with established policies, procedures, and control standards.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with Front Office, Middle Office, Market and Credit Risk, and Group Controllers to resolve breaks, explain drivers, and ensure accurate reporting. Escalate issues in a timely manner with clear analysis and recommended next steps.
• Audit & Regulatory Support: Prepare supporting materials for internal/external audit examinations and regulatory queries. Ensure evidence is complete, accurate, and aligned to documented controls (e.g., COSO) and team procedures.
• Process & Control Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline reconciliations, and improve reporting quality. Contribute to automation and standardization initiatives by partnering with the wider Product Control and technology teams.
• Management Reporting & Commentary: Prepare weekly/monthly management reports and financial highlights (including relevant metrics). Provide clear commentary on key P&L and balance sheet drivers and variances.
• Product, Entity & Risk Understanding: Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the legal entities on which trading occurs, relevant product features (including structured/exotic derivatives where applicable), and key risk measures used to explain P&L movements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in strategic process improvement and change management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to drive team performance and stakeholder engagement.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills, agility, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across teams and communicate issues, analysis, and outcomes clearly.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access), SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI.
• Deep understanding of Macro, XVA, Structured Products and risk measures, with experience supporting Trading and Structured Products businesses.