This position is in the overall NAMR Payments Product Control team that is responsible for all Payments & Commerce Solutions, Liquidity and Account Solutions, Merchant Services, Trade and Onyx Blockchain Services. The successful candidate will be part of the NAMR Payments & Commerce, Onyx Product Control team. Each member of the team focuses on a particular sub-products within the Payments product suite; covering the end-to-end of Balance Sheet and Revenue. The role involves overall governance of the product transaction control cycle and assisting the front office business in identifying and achieving its objectives. 

Product Control is responsible for the overall integrity and accuracy of the financial statements and the overall governance and control of the end-to-end transaction life-cycle. Product Control is an independent control function responsible for the accuracy and integrity of LOB books and records. This centers on both month end and quarter end close process to ensure the books and records, both income statement and balance sheet are closed appropriately, accurately and reconciled to reported P&L in DRR. As a valued member of the team, you can learn and grow in a dynamic and challenging environment, making a tangible impact on our products support responsibilities.

With the ever increasing and demanding regulatory environment, a Product Controller acts as a primary function to ensure the banks comply/attest to the regulatory requirements on the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include month end close, analysis of revenue drivers, balance sheet movements and linkage of business activity to full financial results providing full and meaningful analysis and explanation of variances with appropriate supporting business drivers. Support of the month-end close process in partnership with the Financial Control team (based in Delaware and Mumbai) through review of the NAMR TS balance sheet and P&L including associated investigation and resolution of variances and inquiries. Participate in collaborative initiatives with team members and global managers, looking for ways to continually simplify, improve, and add value to existing business processes Excellent partnership skills required with other functions (Business Management, Middle Office, Technology, Front Office and Financial Control etc.) and Product Control peers globally Participate in Internal Audit and/or Risk driven product reviews and products deep dives. Also a key participant in new product approvals (NBIA’s) from a Finance Control perspective. Ensure rigorous compliance with control policies, standards and procedures – e.g. P&L minimum standards compliance (P&L sign-off and comprehensive explain)

 

Candidate Profile

This is a good opportunity for an Associate looking for their next challenge with the potential for further responsibility in the fullness of time. Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting and double entry skills who can comfortably navigate their way around a product P&L and balance sheet. Proven skills and results in identifying and resolving control and risk management issues that may impact financial results. Prior knowledge of cash accounts, nostros and the cash management process would be beneficial to this role as Liquidity is integral to the smooth operation of cash accounts across JP Morgan. Candidate must be a confident communicator who is used to dealing with numerous partners / stakeholders, works well under pressure, prioritizes, and manages time well and manages expectations in an environment that can change quickly. Strong control mindset, with an attention to detail who can challenge the status quo, set the agenda, generates ideas and solutions to problems, embraces change and drives it through to completion. Ideally candidate has experience as a product controller who can bring knowledge and experience to the wider team along with a track record of execution on finance and business deliverables. Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills. Ability to manage several projects and tasks concurrently and still deliver and execute on time. Enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual.