Product Controller Roles in Financial Services

SPECIALISMS
SPECIALISMS

If you are looking for a route into front office support in investment banking and trading environments, then a Product Controller role may be for you. These roles ensure accurate P&L reporting, risk control, and valuation of complex financial products and can be ideal for more technically minded ACA graduates.

Key Insights

Product Control is a niche but in-demand area that requires a high degree of technical accuracy and a strong analytical mindset. Roles are usually based in investment banks and trading houses.

£55k–£75k

Typical salary for newly qualified product controllers.

Role Responsibilities

Product Controllers act as the link between traders, finance, and risk teams. They bring together large amounts of information and monitor and report trading desk performance, analyse daily Profit & Loss (P&L), reconcile positions, and ensure adherence to valuation policies.

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Qualifications and Skills

Along with an ACA qualification, Product Controller roles also require:
  • Strong Excel and systems (e.g. VBA, SQL)


  • Understanding of financial products (derivatives, FX, etc.)

  • Communication skills to manage front-office relationships

  • Attention to detail

Where This Role Can Take You

Product control roles often lead to VP-level finance positions, trading desk advisory, or roles within risk and treasury. They are also a strong platform for transitioning into front-office roles for those with the right commercial drive.
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