America Equities Derivative and Financing Product Controller - Vice President

The Vice President in America Equities Derivatives is responsible for managing the Corporates, Convertible Bonds, and Financing Product Control team. This includes overseeing Daily P&L and Risk reporting, ensuring efficient execution, and maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet. Additionally, the VP will provide analytical insights to senior stakeholders and implement strategic initiatives to promote strong controls across the business.

To be considered for the Vice President position in America Equities Derivatives and Financing Product Control, candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of Product Control experience with a focus on equity products and derivatives. A strong understanding of equity derivatives and associated risks is essential, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills, and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

In the Vice President role, you'll be pivotal in managing and developing the team responsible for Corporates, Convertible Bonds, and Financing Product Control. This includes fostering an inclusive working environment that encourages learning and growth, ensuring all team members have opportunities to achieve their goals while driving strategic initiatives that will bolster team performance.

Success as a Vice President in America Equities Derivatives requires excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, along with a strong control focus. Moreover, exceptional communication abilities are key to building relationships with various stakeholders. Leadership experience and a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives are also crucial for thriving in this role.

The work environment for a Vice President in America Equities Derivatives is dynamic and collaborative. You will collaborate with diverse teams and engage with senior stakeholders across the finance organization. Our goal is to create an equitable and inclusive culture that allows for continuous learning, showing how much we value each team member's growth and contributions.

In your response, detail specific experiences where you managed P&L or risk reporting related to equity derivatives. Highlight the complex products you’ve worked with and any notable improvements you've implemented in the product control processes.

Discuss your methods for conducting thorough reviews, implementing controls, and utilizing analytical tools that ensure accurate financial reporting. Mention any specific frameworks or systems you've used to maintain integrity in financial data.

Share examples of situations where you successfully led your team through challenges. Emphasize your leadership style, how you delegate tasks, and how you promote a supportive team culture even during busy periods.

Your answer should reflect your approach to breaking down complex data into digestible insights. Provide examples of how you tailored your communication style to different audiences, ensuring clarity and comprehension.

Detail a specific initiative, your role in its implementation, the challenges faced, and how success was measured. Focus on your contributions to the initiative’s strategy and execution as well as the results achieved.

Identify and discuss several risks associated with equity derivatives, such as market risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk. Explain how you have managed or mitigated these risks in your previous positions.

Talk about your proactive approach to monitoring industry changes, such as attending webinars, reading relevant publications, and engaging with professional networks to stay informed about regulatory updates that affect the business.

Describe specific examples where you identified inefficiencies and suggested or implemented changes that led to improved processes. Emphasize your analytical skills and any tools or techniques you utilized.

Craft your answer around the skills and experiences that align with the role's specifications. Showcase your relevant experience in product control, your leadership abilities, and your enthusiasm for contributing to the company's success.

Highlight essential leadership traits, such as the ability to inspire and motivate a team, decision-making skills, fostering collaboration, and promoting an inclusive environment. Provide examples of how you’ve demonstrated these qualities.