Business Finance Analyst

Role Description:

The Business Finance function is responsible for the production of business level revenue attribution, financial accounting and financial disclosures. It ensures accurate and timely daily reporting of Profit and Loss (PnL) for each business unit and ensures that the drivers behind the risk positions and PnL are fully understood and explained. It also ensures that all the Banks transactions and positions are correctly reflected in the Banks accounting records and disclosures, in accordance with relevant accounting standards during month ends.

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely production of daily T+1 P&L production, attribution and analysis.
• Providing daily commentary and variance investigation to Front Office traders and senior Finance managers
• Responsible for monthly Financial Control activity such as timely & accurate reporting of Ledger by taking manual journals.
• Problem solving like break investigation such as Model vs Actual (Ledger) Cash, FO/MO system vs trade docs etc and representing data analysis is critical for success in this role.
• Ensure compliance to risk and control guidelines.
• Stakeholder management by prompt response to various queries/issues from Finance directors, onshore management, Front office traders, Fincon, Risk management, etc.
• Understand trade flows, booking structures and ensure that the trades are captured in accordance with such defined structure which will enable accurate funding cost allocation through Funds transfer pricing.

Your skills and experience

• Financial Control and product control experience in Investment Banking
• Strong understanding of financial market products such as FX Derivatives, Loans, Bonds, Credit, derivatives, Swaps, Options and Futures.
• IFRS/GAAP knowledge is preferred
• Strong knowledge / experience of front to back Investment Banking environment (trade capture to balance sheet)
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritizes responsibilities, and escalates issues as necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, strong Word and Excel skills required
• Need to be a good team player

Education:

• Preferably qualified CA /CFA/MBA