Markets Controller Senior Group Manager - Director

The Markets Controller Sr Group Manager is a C15 level leadership role as Markets Segment Reporting Lead as a Senior manager as part of the US Broker Dealer Organization within Markets Controllers. The Markets business accounts for over 95% of the US Broker Dealer balance sheet and therefore there is strong overlap and a need for collaboration across these teams, which over time yield significant benefits over time in terms of strengthened controls, and standardization of processes. The role requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of the processes and controls across financial reporting and Regulatory reporting covering the Markets business and the US Broker dealer legal entities as well as practical experience of managing multiple business and legal entity close cycles. In-depth knowledge of the Markets business and products and strong Industry knowledge of products/services and reporting is necessary to provide assurance over the business, legal entity financial statements and regulatory reporting. In-depth understanding of how own sub-function contributes to achieving the objectives of the function. A good understanding of the industry, direct competitors' products and services, is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. Responsible for executing functional strategy in area managed. Determines approach to implementing functional strategy. The role involves key stakeholder engagement covering the Markets business. Excellent communication skills are required to influence a wide range of senior stakeholders.