Senior Product Controller - London, United Kingdom - Caxton Associates

Caxton Associates

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Caxton:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with further offices in New Jersey, London, Sydney 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 role:

The firm's 30 portfolio management teams engage in a diverse set of investment strategies spanning all asset classes, products and geographies.

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.

Responsibilities:

Manage the Daily and Monthly P&L process (reviewing and explaining P&L to portfolio managers and senior management as required)
Overseeing 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 booking of trades or corporate actions
Working with Risk, QAG and other groups to identify and resolve any other issues that impact the P&L and Balance Sheet of the firm
Play an integral role in the implementation of new systems across all products and geographies
Work on an integrated basis with execution traders and the software development team to implement a new bestinclass operating model
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:

At least 8 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
Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Python, Tableau and VBA skills are a plus