KPMG - Associate Consultant - iRADAR Team

We are recruiting for an Analyst/Business Associate/Associate Consultant in the iRADAR team. Working as a valuation expert in this team, your major responsibilities will include :

- Conduct end to end independent quantitative valuation of portfolios comprising of fixed income and OTC derivatives.

- Identification of issues and reporting the relevant valuation analysis.

- Analyze deviations based on security and portfolio levels

- Write completion memo and reporting slides for the engagements.

- To undertake assignments with simple to medium complexity instruments within the portfolio with minimal supervision from seniors.

- Highlight key observations and discuss with the Frankfurt team.

- Establish strong professional relationships with Frankfurt team members.

Essential skills required

Education / professional qualifications

MBA / CA/CFA /FRM/CQF

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/Economics/

Commerce/Mathematics

Prior Experience:

The candidate must have 0- 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role, particularly in a professional services firm / third-party KPO

Project and Team management exposure

- Credible record of operating as an independent contributor and also working as part of a team during larger projects.

- High problem solving skills; ability to drive through the product and the observations in simple plain language to the management for complex products.

- Goal driven - should be focused on performing valuation related task on simple to high complex derivatives Instruments.

- Project based planning to deliver project within stipulated time.

Technical skills :

- Prior experience in fixed income valuation, Derivatives valuation based on DCF or Cash flow modelling.

- Product knowledge of various financial instruments such as Credit Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, FX Derivatives, Government and corporate bonds, Securitizations etc.

- Proficiency in use of MS excel (including VBA macro programming)

- Experience on valuation tools provided by vendors such as Reuters, Super Derivatives, Bloomberg etc.

Behavioral / team skills

- Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations.

- Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Team player; self-driven and ability to work independently.