Controller – Finance Capital Markets Products

About the role

The Finance Capital Markets Products Controller ensures accurate and reliable accounting across the front‑to‑back chain of BNP Paribas’ Global Equity Capital Derivatives business. The role supports operations, back‑office and middle‑office functions, guaranteeing integrity of financial data and compliance with internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Perform level‑one accounting control for a dedicated product perimeter, including reconciliation with operations data and sensitive accounts.
• Analyse breaks, assess operational and financial risks, monitor discrepancies and manage escalations to management when needed.
• Collaborate with partners, anticipate pre‑closing issues, ensure smooth communication during closing, and formalise post‑closing improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement of control set‑up, reduce manual adjustments, and update procedures and operating guides.
• Participate in training, onboarding, and coaching of new team members.
• Lead or contribute to projects that enhance process efficiency and system reliability, reducing operational risk.
• Support the Finance Arbitrage major project, assisting the migration from CODA to the Oracle Financial Services (OFS) Group Ledger, including requirements, testing, training and post‑go‑live controls.
• Assist on other business and regulatory projects, collaborating with project teams throughout all phases.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Results‑driven with solid analytical abilities.

Required skills

• Proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of Matisse.
• Experience with Oracle Essbase (Business Intelligence).
• Fluent English language skills.