Product Controller for Markets Trading at Nedbank in Johannesburg
Nedbank · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Nedbank is looking for a Product Controller to join their Markets business in Johannesburg. You will be at the heart of trading operations, validating profits and losses, pricing derivatives, and making sure everything adds up. If you have a few years of experience in product control or trade support and want to work for one of South Africa's biggest banks, this could be a great next step.
About the role
As a Product Controller at Nedbank, you will play a key role in the Markets business by ensuring accurate financial reporting, valuation, and control of trading activities. You will work closely with the trading desks and support areas, helping to bridge the gap between front office and operations.
What you can expect to do:
- Value derivatives and other markets instruments
- Perform daily profit and loss validation, attribution, and reporting
- Manage the trade lifecycle, including setting up market data for booking and valuation
- Independently verify prices and validate market data
- Analyse trading data and produce business intelligence reports
- Work closely with front office and support teams to resolve issues
- Ensure controls are followed to protect the trading environment
- Review reconciliations and follow up on unreconciled items
- Assist with statutory returns and compliance requirements
- Coach and guide team members to maintain high standards
Application note: You will be redirected to Nedbank's official careers portal to complete your application. Make sure your profile and CV are up to date before you start.
Requirements
- Professional qualification or Honours degree at NQF Level
- Preferred qualifications include CFA Charterholder, FRM, Financial Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or Mathematics
- 5 to 8 years experience in Markets Product Control, Markets Trading, Markets Trade Support, Markets Valuation Control, or Markets Trading System Support
- At least 2 years of experience managing others
- Knowledge of banking procedures, business acumen, data analysis, governance, risk and controls, industry trends, relevant regulatory knowledge, and relevant software and systems
- Strong skills in building partnerships, earning trust, communication, decision making, planning and organising, and quality orientation
- Experience with digital and AI tools
Responsibilities
- Value derivatives and markets instruments
- Validate, attribute, and report daily profit and loss
- Manage trade lifecycle, including market data setup for valuation and trade documentation
- Independently verify prices and validate market data
- Analyse trading data and produce business intelligence reports
- Build close working relationships with front office and support areas
- Provide explanations and recommendations for financial anomalies
- Ensure controls are adhered to and protect the trading environment
- Review reconciliations and follow up on unreconciled items
- Comply with legislation by reviewing and submitting statutory returns on time
- Engage with stakeholders to meet their requirements
- Coach and guide team members, sharing knowledge and industry trends
- Plan, organise, and monitor workflow to meet deadlines
- Manage risks in the finance function by adhering to policies and procedures
- Support Nedbank's culture building and corporate responsibility initiatives
Job details
- Organisation
- Nedbank
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Honours
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Posted
- 6 November 2026 (1 day ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Product Controller role at Nedbank, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with derivatives, profit and loss reporting, and trade support in a banking environment. Highlight any relevant qualifications like a CFA or FRM, and mention your experience managing a team since they are looking for at least two years of people management. In your cover letter, explain why you are interested in working in Nedbank's Markets division and how you have worked with trading desks before. Prepare for competency based questions about how you have handled reconciliations, dealt with anomalies, and improved processes. It is also a good idea to read up on Nedbank's values and recent news in the markets space to show you have done your homework.
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