Director - Product control

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to lead our Global Banking, and IFRS Impairment Product & Valuation Control functions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, financial control, and leadership, with a proven track record in managing daily P&L and balance sheet controls, revenue recognition, loans and equity valuations, and independent price verification (IPV). This role demands proactive decision-making, accountability, and the ability to drive projects and audits to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

Product and Valuation Control:

• Lead the product control function for Global Banking and IFRS impairment.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results, including analysis and commentary on variances.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with front office, risk management, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the daily P&L and balance sheet controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage revenue recognition processes, ensuring alignment with IFRS9, IFRS15 and other regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain robust control frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure data integrity.

Independent Price Verification (IPV):

• Oversee the valuation control processes for loans and equity, ensuring accurate and fair valuation in compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Manage the IPV process to ensure the integrity and reliability of valuation data for financial instruments.
• Implement and maintain IPV policies and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Business Partnering and Networking:

• Act as a strategic business partner to senior management, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Foster strong networking relationships across the organization to enhance collaboration and drive business objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, providing financial expertise and leadership.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage financial projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Audit and Compliance:

• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
• Address audit findings promptly and implement corrective actions to strengthen controls.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the product control and valuation control teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 13+ years of experience in accounting, financial control, product control, or valuation control within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly in impairment, revenue recognition, and valuation control.
• Proven experience in managing daily P&L and balance sheet controls.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proactive, accountable, and decisive with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.