Director of Finance

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements of the role.  Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department and the business.

Join us as Director of Finance

• Leadingthe US Financefunctionacross financial control, product control, and business partnering, ensuringaccurateand forward‑lookingfinancialinsightforNatWest Markets US business

• Deliveringa strong control environment and high‑quality financial reporting, while providing strategic finance partnership to trading, sales, PCM, and senior leadership teams in both the US and UK

• Actingas a key delegate to the CFO of NatWest Markets Securities Inc., presentingregularlyto senior stakeholdersacross the US, UK, andGroup Finance leadership

Whatyou'lldo

As Director of Finance,you’llprovide strategic direction and leadership to the Financial Control, Product Control, and Business Partnering teams, building a high‑performing, diverse, and resilient US Financefunction.You’llestablishpriorities, performance metrics, and cultural expectations aligned with Group governance while shaping the financial strategy for the US Markets business.You’llserve as a senior advisor to the CFO of NatWest Markets Securities Inc., represent Finance in regulatory interactions and external audits, and champion a strong risk culture and compliance. Moreover,you’llensure the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of the US ledger, financial statements, and regulatory reporting, lead internal and external audit engagement, prepareBoardand audit committee materials, and oversee IFRS and US GAAP application and accounting advisory. 

We’lllook to you as well tomaintaina robust control environment across reconciliations, disclosures, valuations, and intercompany activity, while leading Finance involvement in major change initiatives and driving technology stack upgrades byclosely workingwith the US and Global Technology teams.You’llalso oversee Product Control activities to ensure Trading P&L isaccurate, complete, and reconciled to the ledger, including P&L attribution and Greek-based explanation processes.  Havea deepunderstanding of Valuation and Fair Value Measurement Hierarchy leveling concepts and ensureappropriate challengesare provided to the business.Furthermore,you’llmanage the relationship with Edinburgh P&L Production, ensuringaccurateallocation of transaction costs, funding charges, and desk-level profitability, and collaborating across Finance teams to deliver integrated P&L and balance sheet insight.

In addition,you’llbe: 

• Serving as the single point of contact for all finance-related matters for the front office

• Leading management information, forecasting, budgeting, and forward‑looking planning

• Partnering with Global FP&A and US P&L teams to ensure revenue recognition accuracy

• Driving engagement with Risk to ensure P&L attribution is in line with risk measurement, VAR backtestingand FRTB efforts

• Delivering insight into RWA, leverage, balance sheet usage, liquidity, and profitability

• Leading cost management activities and efficiency initiatives

The skillsyou'llneed

We’relooking for someone with proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary finance functions in global markets or banking, supported byexpertiseacross Financial Control, Product Control, Accounting Policy, and Business Partnering.You’llneed to bring a strong understanding of Markets products, including derivatives, securities financing, FX, DCM, and rates, alongwith a strong understanding of P&L Greeks and risks. Deep knowledge of Valuation and Fair Value Measurement Hierarchy topics, and Stress Testing inaaddition tosolid knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and capital and liquidity regulatory frameworks.

You’llalso need to have experience working directly with regulators, auditors, and Boards, as well as a proventrack recordof building and developing strong teams. To succeed in this role,you’llneed to be a strategic thinker with strong influencing skills.

In addition,you’llneed: 

• A strong control mindset and the ability to challenge constructively

• A commercial mindset with forward‑looking analytical capability

• The ability to manage processes with a heavy reliance on internal service providers

• Exceptional communication skills

• To be a qualified accountant such as ACA, ACCA,CPAor an equivalent designation