Point72
Finance / FinServ
PnlRecAndAnalysisAssociate
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“Pnl Rec And Analysis Associate at Point72. Skills: P&L reconciliation, P&L analysis, Variance resolution, SQL, Microsoft Excel. Lead end-to-end P&L reconciliation and analysis for multiple trading portfolios. Own daily and monthly variance resolution”
What You'll Achieve.
Produce definitive figures for decision-making and compensation; Ensure auditability and reliability of P&L figures; Reduce manual effort and increase accuracy
Industry & Context.
Analyze large data sets, diagnose variance drivers, and produce concise, data-driven explanations; Investigate breaks; Resolve issues under tight deadlines
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, 2-4 years of professional experience in product control, trade operations, or P&L reconciliation at a financial institution or asset manager, Hands-on experience performing daily and monthly P&L reconciliations between front office systems and books and records systems across equities, fixed income, and derivatives, technical skills in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and pivot tables, Practical experience using SQL or a scripting/query language for data extraction and analysis, Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets, diagnose variance drivers, and produce concise, data-driven explanations, Proven experience working directly with trading, middle office, valuation, or accounting teams to resolve issues under tight deadlines, Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders, Self-starter with attention to detail, ownership mentality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, Commitment to the highest ethical standards
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end P&L reconciliation and analysis for multiple trading portfolios
Own daily and monthly variance resolution
and year-to-date P&L variances across equities
and derivatives to identify drivers and recommend corrective actions
and valuation teams to investigate breaks
validate trade and market data
and implement timely resolutions
Finalize portfolio managers' P&L through the monthly true-up process
allocating financing and adjusting residual variances
actionable daily and monthly P&L variance reports and dashboards tailored for internal stakeholders
Build and maintain robust process controls
and documentation to ensure auditability and reliability of P&L figures
Drive automation and data quality improvements by developing tools
or workflows that reduce manual effort and increase accuracy
Respond to ad hoc P&L queries from portfolio managers
and investment services with timely
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with traders, middle office, back office, and valuation teams to investigate breaks, validate trade and market data, and implement timely resolutions; Present findings to senior stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Ability to present findings to senior stakeholders
Full Job Description
A Career with Point72's Operations Team Point72’s Operations team supports all operational aspects of trade processing, reconciliation, financing, and reporting firmwide for all products, including equities, derivatives, bonds, foreign exchange and futures, and digital assets across global markets. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead end-to-end P&L reconciliation and analysis for multiple trading portfolios, owning daily and monthly variance resolution that informs portfolio managers, risk, and investment teams Analyze daily, month-to-date, and year-to-date P&L variances across equities, fixed income, and derivatives to identify drivers and recommend corrective actions Partner with traders, middle office, back office, and valuation teams to investigate breaks, validate trade and market data, and implement timely resolutions Finalize portfolio managers' P&L through the monthly true-up process, allocating financing and adjusting residual variances to produce definitive figures for decision-making and compensation Produce clear, actionable daily and monthly P&L variance reports and dashboards tailored for internal stakeholders Build and maintain robust process controls, reconciliations, and documentation to ensure auditability and reliability of P&L figures Drive automation and data quality improvements by developing tools, queries, or workflows that reduce manual effort and increase accuracy Respond to ad hoc P&L queries from portfolio managers, trading, and investment services with timely, data-backed analysis Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that scale the team’s capabilities WHAT'S REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field 2-4 years of professional experience in product control, trade operations, or P&L reconciliation at a financial institution or asset manager Hands-on experience performing daily and monthly P&L reconciliations between front office systems and books and
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