Financial Analyst

product, business or function to analyze and substantiate Profit and Loss (P&L) attributes and balance sheets, assist in production of regulatory matters analysis, and perform critical testing and calculations.

Why Join Global Markets Finance in Chester?

Industry Experience – Practically apply accounting skillsets within a dynamic industry and fast paced environment.
Market Insight – Develop an understanding of the structure of global markets and their impact on our daily trading flows.
Data Driven Approach - Learn to develop with Emerging Technology tools that provide cutting edge insight into the data that drives our business.
Professional Network – Exposure to senior leaders across the organisation allowing associates to build profile and a network of key contacts.
Progression & Promotion – High focus on talented employees with a tailored approach to ensure every individual is given opportunities to progress their career.
Internal Mobility – High levels of engagement with multiple groups and a excellent track record in placing employees into roles across our global organisation.
Supportive Learning Environment - Role specific learning and development opportunities to ensure associates are agile and develop a highly transferrable skillset.
Culture of Openness and Integrity – Open and transparent discussion at all levels of key matters as they arise.
Corporate Social Responsibility – A culture of caring with opportunities to volunteer our time and skills for the benefit of our local community.
Responsibilities:

Gain an in-depth understanding of the financial products, market risk profile and risk mitigation techniques and strategies
Be responsible for producing and reviewing daily/monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, including month end close process
Partner with colleagues across the bank to investigate and resolve accounting issues
Validate our reporting to external regulators
Provide financial insight and partner with Trading colleagues to optimise business performance
Engage in ad-hoc project work to drive efficiency and enhancement to our routines
What we are looking for:

A genuine interest in our business and intellectual curiosity
A passion for serving our clients and the communities in which we work
Personal integrity and accountability, ability to review, debate and challenge processes
Motivated with excellent attention to detail, with great organisational skills to effectively manage competing deadlines and management escalation
Ability to bring your authentic self to work every day
Respect for our core values; deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team
Skills that will help:

Educated to degree level
Qualified/part qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
Rich and varied experiences from a range of backgrounds
Advanced Excel skills
Understands and applies knowledge of financial concepts, principles,
products, and other relevant financial information