Interim Product Controller

Interim Product Controller6 monthsDay rate Pearse Professionals are supporting a high-growth financial services business with specialism across digital asset trading. As the business scales its institutional platform and broadens its product suite across crypto, fiat, and stablecoin settlement, we’re seeking an interim to provide hands-on oversight across trading P&L, balance sheet control, and financial reporting. The RoleWorking closely with Finance, Risk, and Operations, you’ll take ownership of the product-level financials ensuring accuracy of daily P&L, reconciliations, and valuation controls across multiple trading venues and counterparties. You’ll also help develop control frameworks suitable for a regulated, fast-evolving digital asset environment. Key responsibilities include:Produce and review daily P&L and balance sheet reconciliations across digital asset and fiat productsPartner with trading, treasury, and operations to resolve breaks and ensure accurate valuation and fundingDevelop and enhance control frameworks for new digital asset products (spot, stablecoins, OTC trades)Support month-end and management reporting, working with group finance on ledger integrityContribute to process improvements across data flow, reconciliation, and reporting automationLiaise with auditors, risk, and compliance on valuation methodology and control documentation ExperienceWe’re seeking a technically strong, product-aware finance professional with experience in trading or financial-market environments, ideally including exposure to crypto, FX, or derivatives.You’ll bring:Prior experience in a Product Control, Financial Control, or Trading Finance role within a bank, broker, prop-trading firm, or digital asset businessUnderstanding of P&L attribution, valuation control, and balance sheet substantiationFamiliarity with digital assets, stablecoins, or blockchain-based settlement (advantageous but not essential)Strong analytical and Excel/SQL skills, and comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth settingsHands-on approach, able to implement process and control improvements in an evolving environment