Commodities Product Controller

We are searching for a Commodities Product Controller to join an energy trading business in Central London.

The company will offer a competitive salary and a top bonus to the right candidate. They will join a strong team of Product Controllers in the commodities space, and work with a talented front office in a position offering a more wide-ranging set of responsibilities compared with more standard product control roles.

What your main responsibilities will be:

The main requirements of the role centre around the following areas:

• Daily economic profit and loss, as well as financial exposure reporting, for a selection of the company's trading strategies - including but not limited to Gas storage, Gas Options and Natural Gas swing contracts.
• Fully attribute daily P&L change to new deals, movements in market curves and basis spreads, as well as volumetric and other transaction updates.
• Support the month-end financial closing processes for at least one of the company' legal entities.

Who we're looking for:

This is a company where personal fit is crucial, and they are actively looking for the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills (e.g. ability to understand impact of market changes on P&Ls, as well as economic events in the lifecycle of a deal)
• Understanding of the deal-lifecycle of typical commodity trade types (forwards, futures, swaps)
• Excellent numerical skills with the ability to problem solve in a logical & commercial manner.
• Able to work effectively in a fast moving, changing environment
• Highly motivated and proactive individual and team player
• Able to manage sometimes differing priorities of multiple parties
• Communication and influencing skills
• Strong business partnership skills

Experience

• Prior knowledge and exposure to commodity option and forward contracts. Previous experience of Natural Gas storage and option structures, preferred but not essential.
• Trading deal lifecycle experience, whether directly involved in a front, middle or back office/financial reporting role, or as a business or process analyst thereto.
• Experience of Microsoft Excel is a necessity

Education

• Degree level education in a numerate or financial discipline required (or equivalent experience).
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant is preferred, but not required

What rewards you'll get:

• Salary of between £55,000 and £65,000 depending on experience
• Very strong, uncapped, bonus
• Smart, modern, offices
• Medical/health/other insurances
• Development within the team, and exposure to senior leaders
• And more ...

The selection process will take place soon, so please don't delay in applying.