Product Control Manager (Commodities Trading)

Overview

Lead daily trade control, P&L reporting, and risk oversight for global commodities trading

Key Responsibilities

• trade validation
• position monitoring
• p&l production
• system reconciliation
• management reporting
• margin management

Tasks

The Manager will oversee trade validation, position monitoring, and P&L production, ensuring full transparency and governance across trading activities. You’ll lead a global team, drive process improvements, and support ongoing system transformation projects to enhance reporting and control efficiency. -Validate trade entries, pricing marks, and forward curves for both physical commodities and paper trades. -Monitor trading activity, identifying and escalating unusual transactions. -Manage confirmation and contract workflows for financial trades. -Work with Finance on month-end closing processes and P&L substantiation. -Supervise the Middle Office team in daily trade control, validation, and management reporting activities. -Engage in discussions with Front Office and Risk to understand trading strategies and exposures. -Partner with Treasury to manage margin requirements and cash movements. -Support market and credit risk teams in exposure monitoring and reporting. -Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to the Middle Office team across global locations. -Produce regular management reports and analytical summaries on trading performance. -Maintain strong relationships with clearing brokers and financial institutions. -Reconcile internal trading systems with clearing banks and brokers for exchange-traded products. -Oversee daily P&L production for physical and derivative trading books, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

• etrm
• finance degree
• derivatives
• ea license
• 8+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

EA License: 16S8131 We are looking for an experienced Manager to lead the daily trade control, P&L reporting, and risk oversight functions for a global commodities trading business. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of trading records, integrity of financial results, and effective collaboration between Traders, Finance, Treasury, and Risk teams. -Hands-on experience with ETRM platforms. -Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. -Strong understanding of derivatives, physical trades, and risk management principles. -Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across Front, Risk, and Finance functions. -Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in fast-paced trading environments -Proven leadership in managing high-performing teams across regions. -Excellent analytical skills with a focus on accuracy, governance, and controls. -8+ years of experience in Middle Office, Product Control, or Trade Control functions within commodities or financial markets.

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