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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge in trading risk management, regulatory reporting, and financial analysis. Capable of providing insights and ensuring compliance while leading teams and collaborating across functions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified AccountantRegulatory ReportingTrading Risk ManagementMS Office ToolkitAudit Exposure
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Profit and Loss ReconciliationTrading Data AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationRisk MitigationTechnical Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementProcess Streamlining
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Accountant
Industry Keywords
Trading PortfolioComplianceControl AwarenessChange ManagementBusiness Acumen
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Reconcile daily trading-desk profit and loss figures with valued positions in the trading book
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies so P&L reflects the true economic value of the trading portfolio
- Support identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of trading risks
- Maintain and analyze trading data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
- Provide trading-performance insights to traders and senior colleagues
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to authorities
- Support external audits, address auditor queries, and ensure trading activities are reflected appropriately in financial statements
- Communicate complex financial information to traders, risk professionals, senior colleagues, and external stakeholders
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Front Office, Financial Control, Technical Accounting Group, PC Change Management, Technology, and infrastructure teams
- Monitor trading activity for compliance with relevant policies
- Provide management with technical and operational analysis of the business unit
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of books and records comprising P&L and Balance Sheet substantiation and reporting
- Lead or supervise a team where applicable, allocating work, coordinating resources, and supporting professional development
- Escalate policy or procedure breaches and embed risk-mitigation policies and procedures
- Advise and influence decision-making within the area of expertise
- Take ownership of risks and controls and deliver work in line with rules, regulations, and codes of conduct
- Resolve problems through analysis of factual information and application of technical experience
- Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function and build external networks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise
- Thorough understanding of underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
- Experience with MS Office toolkit
- Qualified accountant
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to interact with regional, UK, and US teams as part of a global team
- Strong control awareness, including identifying and escalating potential control breakdowns
- Ability to streamline processes effectively and efficiently
- Articleship or industrial trainee experience in mid- to large-sized firms valued
- Audit exposure in large financial institutions or banks preferred
- Knowledge of risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills