The role is to support the continued growth of The North America and will be based in mid-town New York City. It will entail the responsibility for the accounting entries, profit or loss calculations, position and exposure reporting, for assigned commodities across multiple trading divisions. It will also include examination and execution of valuation methodologies for assigned products and markets. The role will involve working closely with the Traders, Logistics/Traffic and front office personnel and the rest of the business to develop and grow the businesses. The individual will be supported by a small accountingteam.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ø  Maintain all aspects of the monthly accounting for the assigned products and liaising with Front andBack Offices in North America to ensure they are accurate.

Ø  Production of accurate and timely weekly, monthly and annual reporting for the assigned products.

Ø  Fully analyze all P&L movements and clearly document explanations on how market movementsand trading strategies have interacted to create the changes observed

Ø  Execute the Product Control function in compliance with the robust control processes defined bythe Group.

Ø  Work closely with the Businesses to improve the Product Control function for the company,including developing frameworks and procedures.

Ø  Work with Front Office, trading desks and IS to ensure all reporting requirements are correctlycaptured and prioritized for all 

The Person:Required Qualifications:

·         College degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or other numerate discipline (or equivalentexperience)

·         Multiple of years of demonstrable Product Control or market risk with P&L reportingexperience in a Physical Trading environment a necessity.

·         Highly motivated and proactive individual and team player• Extensive experience of Microsoft Excel is a necessity

 

Skills/Competencies:

      Strong analytical skills (ability to understand impact of market changes on P&Ls)• Ability to communicate complex issues in an easily understood manner

      Understanding of derivatives is a necessity

      Able to work effectively in a fast moving, changing environment

      Able to manage conflicting priorities of multiple parties

      Communication and influencing skills

      Strong business partnership skills

      Implementation of trading software would be a plus

 

Language Skills:

o   English native

o   French or Spanish would be a plus

 

Personality traits:

Leadership

§  Leads, engages and motivates individuals and teams

§  Communicates a clear direction

§  Organizes work

§  Contributes personal expertise to others

§  Coaches and develops others

§  Listens well and shares ideas /solutions

§  Earns respect from team/s, colleagues, management

Intellectual

v  Visualizes present and future business, identifies opportunities

v  nquisitive and interested, identifies trends, sees ‘big picture’ and details

v  Anticipates and prepares for change

v  Actively increases personal skills and knowledge

Business &Commercial

ü  Demonstrates professional expertise

ü  Improves existing processes and /or introduces new methods

ü  Makes timely decisions

ü  Follows through to deliver results

ü  Proactive, drives projects, processes and people to achieve results

ü  Promotes timely flow of information

Values

 

·         Is trustworthy, open and honest

·         Takes ownership of own decisions and actions

·         Is reliable

Characteristics

 

·         A technically strong finance professional

·         Ability to drive and implement change

·         Excellent analytical and organizational skills

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Strong problem solving skills with a proactive, innovative approach to work

·         A team player with attention to detail and follow up

·         Self motivated and energetic

·         Ability to work and deliver under pressure