Senior Internal Controller
Our client is seeking a Senior Internal Controller to join a newly established Trade Controlling / Internal Control function within a global commodities trading business. This is a high-visibility role sitting independently from the trading desk, focused on strengthening trade controls, validating risk exposures, and ensuring robust oversight across physical and derivatives trading activities.
This position offers the opportunity to help build and shape a new control framework within a growing international structure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform ongoing control reviews over trade execution, confirmations, settlements, and valuations.
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and operational risks; propose and drive remediation actions.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies, risk limits, and delegated authorities.
- Coordinate with Trading, Risk, Finance, Accounting, and Internal Audit teams.
- Support external and internal audits related to trading activities and financial controls.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on control effectiveness and key risk indicators.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of professional experience, preferably within trading companies (commodities, energy, derivatives, or financial instruments).
- Strong understanding of trading and hedging activities, including spot and derivative instruments.
- Proven background in internal controls, financial controls, and risk management frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with P&L controls, position verification, and trade lifecycle reviews.
- Solid knowledge of COSO / internal control standards, process documentation, and control testing.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with Power BI, SQL, CTRM / ERP SAP systems is a plus.
