Junior Product Controller - London, United Kingdom - Caxton

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Caxton London, United KingdomPosted 2 hours ago Hybrid Permanent Negotiable


About Caxton:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, and Singapore.

Caxton Associates' primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments.

The firm's 36 portfolio management teams engage in a diverse set of investment strategies spanning all asset classes, products and geographies.

About the role:

The Middle Office team is an integral part of the firm and ensures timely, accurate and thorough execution of trade support and portfolio valuation functions.

We are currently looking to hire a Junior Product Controller to join our Product Control team.

Reporting directly to the Co-Head of Product Control, you will work closely with the Portfolio Management team and Operations to understand and explain P&L, identify, and resolve pricing and booking issues and assist in driving forward the implementation of new technologies to streamline the firm's operating model.

Responsibilities:

• Controlling of the Daily and Monthly P&L process (reviewing and explaining P&L to portfolio managers and senior management as required).
• Be part of the daily and monthly portfolio pricing process (identifying and resolving issues).
• Review of accruals, receivables, and other trade related balance sheet items.
• Working with Operations to resolve any issues relating to the booking of trades or corporate actions.
• Working with Risk, Quantitative Analytics Group, and other groups to identify and resolve any other issues that impact the P&L and Balance Sheet of the firm.
• Assist the team in the implementation of new systems across all products and geographies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline existing processes and implement new ones with the goal of having an efficient and robust trade lifecycle.
• Willing to challenge the status quo.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of relevant product control/middle office experience preferably with a hedge fund, asset management firm or investment bank
• Knowledge of derivative and fixed income products
• A keen eye for detail, a curious mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Microsoft Excel skills. Python, Tableau and VBA skills are a plus