Derivatives Controller

For a global commodity trading organisation based in the City of Zug with subsidiaries in Asia and the US.

Responsibilities

Derivatives Operations

• Enable the correct and prompt import of derivative deals into the trading system
• Ensure timely confirmation of derivative transactions with internal and external counterparties
• Perform derivative settlements as well as offsetting of future transactions
• Create and manage invoices
• Act as interface function to back offices of counterparties (operative level); coordinate efficient flow of information between other Group stakeholders
• Handle daily regulatory reporting according to relevant financial market regulations (e.g. Dodd Frank Act, EMIR, UKMIR, FinfraG)
• Support Trading in derivative and physical transactions

Derivatives Controlling

• Provide stakeholders with timely and accurate information on derivative transactions, including result reporting, risk metrics and trading fees
• Perform daily derivative reports for the group’s hedging programs, including deal evaluation, value-at-risk assessments and financial reporting requirements
• Support Finance in correct accounting of derivative related transactions, e.g. in month-end processes
• Act as operative contact for internal/external auditors for derivative processes
• Enhance controlling systems and interfaces to the company’s data structures, visualize relevant information e.g. using BI systems
• Support business controlling processes, such as monthly and ad-hoc market data and price reporting, monthly trading business and market updates, annual operational budgeting

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as business administration, finance/accounting or commodity trading
• At least 2 years work experience in Derivatives Operations / Controlling functions of a trading or banking company with advanced knowledge about derivatives evaluation and accounting (e.g. IFRS 7 & 9), procurement business processes and hedging operations
• Knowledge and work experience regarding financial market regulations is a plus
• Strong analytical thinking and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills
• Fluent English in written and spoken; knowledge of the German language is a plus
• Team-oriented, resilient and agile mindset and working culture

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Focused on recruiting in commodity trading, we provide cross-functional support for any recruitment process at all functional levels, utilizing our excellent network and individual research tools systematically. Depending on individual needs, we offer recruitment through:

Placement from our database
Retained search
Executive search/headhunting
Our goal is to align company-specific needs and position-related requirements with candidates' professional and social skills, as well as their personal focus. We establish a detailed recruiting plan after an initial kick-off meeting with our clients and individual discussions with our candidates.

We are committed to satisfying our clients and candidates on a long-term basis and to developing a successful, lasting partnership.