Job Description
Sanlam Financial Markets (“SFM”) is the business unit in Sanlam Group that is responsible for managing shareholder credit, market, and liquidity risks, developing balance-sheet enabled products, and developing solutions to optimize Sanlam’s balance sheet(s) to generate shareholder value. SFM works closely with the Balance Sheet Management function of Sanlam to assist the Balance Sheet Management Function in its pursuit of optimising returns on the Sanlam balance sheet.Overview.The Product Control function is a key financial control and support function within our Finance Division environment. It acts as the primary oversight mechanism to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of daily profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet reporting across all trading, ALM, lending, and treasury activities.Product Controllers are responsible for preparing detailed daily P&L reports and financial analytics, including commentary that explains the drivers of performance. The function also plays a vital role in verifying valuation adjustments, reconciling risk and finance data, and ensuring consistency between front office systems, risk systems, and accounting records.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
A bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related fieldPrior experience in a Product Control, middle office, or financial reporting role within an investment bank or similar financial institutionStrong knowledge of financial markets, products (e.g., derivatives, fixed income, FX), and valuation techniques
Experience
