AVP - Valuation Methodologies - BFS

Key responsibilities:

- Particular focus on the development and enhancement of Independent Price Verification (IPV) methodologies for all asset-classes and to provide technical support to the IPV production teams based in Mumbai, Singapore, London and New York

- Supporting the asset-aligned VM teams, as required (including supporting validation of Front Office developed valuation methodologies)

- Ensuring adherence to, and supporting the maintenance of, key governance documentation such as the Global Valuation Control Policy and other Valuation related policies

- Providing training and guidance to VC staff on the requirements of the VC Policies, as required

- Managing the production of regular Management Information, as required

- Monitoring Key Reporting Indicators and Key Performance Indicators relating to the various relevant Pru Vals and valuation methodologies for all asset classes, with particular emphasis in Rates and Credit

- Attend and contribute to key internal governance forums including, the Valuation Control Oversight Committee (VCOC), and external regulatory forums

- Working with Front Office Strats functions and vendors to support the development and maintenance of valuation related functionality (eg, IPV methodologies being productionised)

You will have:

- Extensive experience of working in a Finance or Risk Control function, preferably in an Investment Bank or in a reputable financial services consultancy firm

- Excellent technical understanding of complex structured products and the different models used for Valuation

- Understanding of complexities associated to market data and lack of liquidity, such as reliance on proxies, etc

- Excellent people management skills, including ability to lead, train, and develop talent, as well as the ability to communicate, present and influence to senior stakeholders.

- Experience in managing technical teams; exhibiting global leadership and influence.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex quantitate problems into simple terms for less quantitative audience

- Ability to generate innovative ideas and challenge the status quo

- Preferably a strong track record of delivering large, complex change projects / programmes in an Investment Banking environment

- Proven experience in problem solving, business and data analysis and working to tight deadlines whilst achieving high quality outputs

You will be:

- Self-motivated, proactive and an enthusiastic team player, with strong organisational skills

- Experienced producing detailed analysis to demanding deadlines and clearly communicating the result to senior management, and auditors/regulators.

- A leader of change; with the ability to see the big picture, challenge the status quo and generate innovative ideas

- You should also demonstrate that your approach is consistent with the firm's Values and Beliefs.