We are seeking an Executive Director to head the Asia Equities Product Control team in Hong Kong and Mumbai. The role involves oversight over a large team with direct responsibility for the Asia Equity Cash and Equity Derivative Group product controllers. The successful candidate will have extensive Product Control knowledge and will report to the Global Cash and Equity Derivative Group Product Controller. The role offers significant interaction with various stakeholders and presents an opportunity for career progression in overseeing the Asia Equities Trading business, which includes Cash, Equity Derivatives Group, and Prime Finance Services.

As an Asia Equities Product Controller - Executive Director within the Asia Equities Product Control team, you will have oversight over a team of 40+ people, directly managing the Asia Equity Cash and Equity Derivative Group product controllers consisting of approx. 25 people. You will be responsible for both Profit & Loss and Risk, interacting with a range of stakeholders from Front Office, Market Risk Coverage and other key business and control functions. You will also act as the primary point person for senior management in location, specifically the Asia Chief Financial Officer and Asia Regional Controller. This role provides an opportunity to represent Equities Product Control as part of the regional expansions and lead Product Controls change agenda in the region.

Job Responsibilities

Managing and developing the Asia Equities Cash and Equity Derivative Group Product Control team of 25+ people responsible for the production and reporting of the Daily Profit & Loss and Risk and ensuring it is completed in an efficient and controlled manner
Being responsible for integrity of the balance sheet and accounting for the business
Providing detailed analysis and commentary on the financials to desk heads, business managers, and senior finance management
Partnering with the business and its stakeholders to implement robust controls and implement strategic initiatives
Identifying and Implementing continuous improvements and ensuring processes adapt to meet changing systems and control requirements
Creating an inclusive and equitable working environment that builds a culture of trust and gives all team members the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve goals

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum of 12 years of Product Control experience or equivalent
Extensive experience within Product Control related to equity products and derivatives and experience of leading and managing large teams
Demonstrable ability to lead strategic initiatives
Solid understanding of Equity Derivatives and an understanding of associated exotic products including accompanying risks
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail including a strong control focus
Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships