Valuation Risk Senior Analyst

About the role:

• Work with a multi-location team on valuation risk assessment covering various asset classes including fixed income, equity, insurance-linked derivatives, etc. 
• Perform Independent Price Verification on various asset classes. Identify and analyse how changes in the market, inputs or methodologies can lead to uncertainties in valuations.
• Valuation risk assessment require good understanding of valuation drivers and methods. 
• Work with large data sets using MS Excel. 
• Produce valuation risk analysis reports on monthly basis to communicate the results to senior management.

About the team:

The Financial Model and Valuation Risk Management (FM&VRM) team primarily assess model risks and valuation risks. VRM squad is responsible for assessing the risks in valuations. It is responsible for performing Independent Price Verification (IPV) control, which formally assesses the quality of valuations and acts to correct any issues. The IPV process is a critical control function to ensure that fair valuations on financial market instruments reasonably reflect current markets as of a given date, providing confidence in the absence of material misstatements that could impact the financial balance sheet or decision-making processes. Valuation feed into our accounts, are at the core of P/L, determine the calibration of models, and form a key part of risk assessment. Inaccurate valuations distort the decision-making process, and so performing controls to ensure appropriate valuations are reported are an essential part of the firm's operations.

About you:

• 4+ years of experience in valuations/product control/quant finance/market risk. The ideal candidate would have experience with the independent price verification (IPV) or valuation control functions to determine whether assets are valued correctly and determine whether valuation adjustments are required for external financial reporting.
• Practical understanding of valuation models like discounted cashflow, no-arbitrage prices, Black-Scholes, etc.
• Strong academic background, preferably an undergraduate or master's degree in a quantitative discipline. 
• CQF/CFA/FRM will be a plus.
• Exposure to financial technologies like Bloomberg, Refinitive will be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills are required as reporting and presenting analysis is a core part of the job. 
• Good organisational skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Possess proactive attitude and willingness to apply general technical knowledge to new situations. 
• Exposure to any programming environment is a plus.