Job Description

Job Title : AVP - Product Control
Location: Chennai
It is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers
and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations
around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of
which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional
services across the Group.
Risk and Control Objective
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do
Working Flexibly Were committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers and clients needs. Whether you have family commitments or youre a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs.
Hybrid Working
Structured hybrid role:
We offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside
colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured
approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, anchor, days of the week, for a
minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working
part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for
with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment,
we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to
change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.
Introduction:
The responsibility by Line PC Teams for completeness and accuracy of the books and records
comprises of:
P&L and B/S substantiation and reporting (including P&L explain / attribution, reconciliations,
P&L commentaries, adherence to accounting principles, etc.).
Monitoring trading activity for compliance with various related policies.
Providing management with technical and operational analysis of the business unit.
Regular interaction with FO business, Financial Control, Technical Accounting Group, PC
Change Management, Technology and other infrastructure areas.
What will you be doing?
Responsible for the line product control of an asset class, managing the line PC team to fulfil
responsibilities below:
Daily Responsibilities:
Review daily P&L, including understanding risk positions and market moves for P&L
explanation, and review of flash vs formal differences.
Engage in detailed discussion with traders and risk managers on risk positions and P&L.
Ensure that the teams KPI and SLA are met.
Attend to ad hoc queries from the traders and other infrastructure partners relating to trading
revenue and Balance Sheet.
Weekly / Monthly Responsibilities
Review key weekly & monthly MIS to senior management.
Gain in-depth understanding of provisioning and price testing controls and processes, and
review the month end working.
Engage in detailed discussion with traders, risk managers and Independent Valuation Control
team on the results. Liaise with valuation expert on modelling appropriateness and other
technical/booking issues.
Perform detailed review of month end adjustments, and Balance Sheet substantiation
Controls
Ensure the maintenance of a strong internal control environment. Monitor control reports to
ensure accuracy of data for P&L, validation and downstream processes.
Raise the teams level of control awareness. Lead by example and engender a strong control
culture.
Ensure clean audit results from internal and external reviews. Be the owner of key stroke
documentations for key PC processes, risk assessment and SOX documentation.
Ensure adherence to and compliance with governance, risk policies, procedures and compliance
policies.Projects and Continuous Improvements
Identify and drive process re-engineering and constantly challenge status quo for control
improvement and process efficiency.
Motivate and empower the team to deliver continuous improvements.
Identify process improvement opportunities.
What were looking for:
Qualified accountant (CA)
CFA / Masters in Finance / Financial Engineering would be an advantage
Product control experience in Investment bank for at least 4 years
Technical knowledge / skills:
In-depth knowledge of Financial product and markets of the relevant asset class
Good understanding of end-to-end processes of an IB and associated controls
Excellent communication and presentation skills in both formal and informal settings & ability
to interact with the region and London as part of a global team (written and verbal)
Excellent time management skills and able to prioritise
Skills that will help you in the role:
Strong control awareness
Confident and assertive manner
Ability to work independently with a spectrum of people from junior finance staff to front office
business heads.
Proactive and change focused with problem solving ability.
Mature and able to negotiate through difficult situations
Ability to drive the teams agenda in large forums spread across various locations.
Good influencing and negotiation skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Displays enthusiasm, initiative and diligence.
Works well in a team with high standards for team work
Leadership requirements
Judgement Balances short-term & long term goals, manages ambiguity well, is an astute risk
taker, can see things in new and innovative ways and understands the business.
Influence Adept at influencing and aligning colleagues to make things happen, builds trusting
and collaborative relationships, knows self deeply and creates teams to complement own strengths.
Execution Turns strategy into results, measures, manages and delivers performance, always
delivers on promises. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to be creative
and to think outside the box.
Drive Passionate about making a difference, relentlessly seeks out and overcomes major
challenges, has real drive and determination, continuously raises the bar and is emotionally resilient.
Proven track record in delivering to tight deadlines under pressure.
Excellent Communication & Presentation - Excellent people-management and relationship-
building skills with ability to operate at most senior levels.
Process improvement drives through change and process re-engineering by continuously
leaning and streamline processes.
Language:
o Ability to speak /write English fluently
o Personal attributes essential to performing role: e.g. essential/desirable skills, competencies,
expertise, knowledge, and experience