Associate

Overview

Individual contributor role in the US Rates Business Finance team, covering Product Control and Financial Control functions, ensuring accurate reporting of periodic P&L, risk and balance sheet.

What you'll do

• Produce accurate and timely daily T+1 P&L production, attribution and analysis.
• Provide daily commentary and variance investigation to Front Office traders and senior Finance managers.
• Investigate and resolve breaks in a timely manner: Model vs Actual (Ledger), Cash, FO/MO system vs trade documents.
• Perform balance sheet substantiation, obtaining requisite support for GL accounts in line with MRP policy.
• Produce various MIS reports within agreed timelines.
• Perform month-end close activities: SAP journals, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiations and reporting.
• Perform QA for processes within the team's remit and regularly assess the effectiveness of checks.
• Engage with CTB/SME (Change the Bank / Subject Matter Expert) to deliver change.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed for relevance and effectiveness on a timely basis.

What you'll need

• Qualified finance professional: CA or MBA in Finance, with 5-7 years' experience in the core finance and accounting function of an organization.
• Strong understanding of financial market products such as Bonds, OTC, Loans and Listed Derivatives.
• Very strong problem solving, analytical and commercial acumen required to support the business.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to successfully navigate a global financial institution.
• High level of motivation and energy; adherence to highest quality standards; ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of relevant DB systems required for the role, or ability to pick up / utilize where not already there.
• Strong technical skills and ability to work with financial data and use AI / Automation tools where necessary.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, India (DIPL Mumbai).
• Reports to AVP / VP Business Finance Lead.