The Head of Product Control will lead the Product Control function, ensuring robust financial oversight, accurate reporting and insightful analysis of trading performance. This role plays a critical part in supporting the Group’s growth strategy and product expansion by providing leadership, commercial insight and strong control governance.
You will manage a Product Controller, oversee end-to-end P&L reporting, and work closely with Finance, Risk, Product and Front Office teams to drive transparency, accountability and financial performance across the business.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and develop the Product Control team (currently one direct report), ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities and development plans to support team growth and succession planning.
Daily P&L Oversight and Reporting
- Validate and report daily P&L for all trading products, including futures, options, cash equities and treasury.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data across all reporting platforms.
- Deliver consolidated commentary and analysis to senior stakeholders and the Executive Team.
Commercial Insight and Business Partnering
- Provide value-adding insight into product performance, pricing and trading activity.
- Partner with the Front Office teams to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
- Play a leading role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning for product areas.
Control Environment and Compliance
- Maintain and enhance financial control frameworks across product control processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations and internal policies.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring all queries are responded to accurately and efficiently.
Strategic Projects and Change Management
- Drive system and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and scalability of the function.
- Lead on finance input to product launches, regulatory change and other strategic projects.
- Champion data-led decision-making through better use of BI tools and automation.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience
- Strong background in Product Control within a trading, brokerage or investment banking environment
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Deep understanding of trading P&L, valuation, financial products and risk concepts
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
Desirable:
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting and audit processes
- Exposure to BI tools and data-driven analysis
CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.
