Manager, Financial Reporting & Control

Overview

LCH is a leading clearing house with a global presence – operating across multiple jurisdictions, asset classes and currencies, and setting the standard in rigorous risk management. It partners with market participants to offer clearing services which help members and clients increase capital and operational efficiencies. LCH is part of LSEG’s Post Trade business which offers a range of post trade risk management, optimisation and regulatory solutions.

Description

Reporting to the deputy Financial Controller of LCH Ltd, this role is critical in maintaining accurate books and records for the entity and ensuring best practice in our financial control processes. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day to day operations of the LCH Treasury Finance team
• Ensure BAU with a high degree of accuracy and delivered on time
• Lead the month end close process, ensuring the P&L for the LCH Treasury desk is reconciled to the middle office flash and the balance sheet is fully substantiated.
• Complete quarterly regulatory returns and deliver within set timelines.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and maintained on a consistent basis.
• Take a leading role on internal and external financial audits.
• Evaluate risks in Treasury finance processes and implement process improvements, driving forward standardisation and efficiency.
• Work closely with Group Finance on group wide finance initiatives and projects impacting LCH Ltd.
• Collaborate with finance business partners and other stakeholder from the business as appropriate.
• Other ad-hoc financial reporting processes as required.

Key Relationships: 

• LCH Ltd Financial Controller
• CFO of LCH Ltd
• Finance Business Partners
• Collateral Operations
• CaLM front office
• Second line risk teams
• External and Internal Auditors

Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies:

Essential skills

• Relevant professional accounting qualification with minimum of 5 years PQE
• Extensive experience in financial control.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet pre-define deadlines.
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
• A track record of process improvement and problem solving.
• Self-driven, self-motivated with a positive attitude and an accountability mindset

Desired skills

• Background in global financial markets, infrastructure and risk management services
• Knowledge of financial products such as bonds and repurchase agreements (repos)

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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