Senior Analyst - Valuations - Investment Banking

Senior Analyst - Valuations - German Investment Banking

Position Description :

Responsible for running the Daily and Month-end reporting processes for A&R. The role involves reporting the Daily and Month-end VCOC results for the IPV (Independent Price Verification) businesses across various regions as well as commentary and analysis. The candidate should be comfortable with liaising with key stakeholders such as Regional GVG teams and global stakeholders. Basic knowledge of the Derivatives products, financial concepts and competency with Excel and Access is essential.

Position Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

- Circulation of the monthly Flash memo to global stakeholders

- Reporting of IPV results for Daily IPV to the CIB and GVG ExCo

- Reporting of month-end IPV results along with meaningful commentary to the VCOC for review

- Quarterly review of IPV tolerances and analysis shared with Global stakeholders for ratification and implementation

- Good understanding of the IPV reporting timelines and providing guidance and support to the business during various submission deadlines

- Investigation of VCR issues and/or Qlikview feed issues

- Challenge commentary submissions by the business for clarity and market color on variances and breaches

- Governance around controls such as VCR submissions, accuracy and adherence to key standard operating procedures, Valuations policies, RED Flag Policy for DIPV

- Business specific desk packs for senior GVG management, Front Office, Risk Management and Finance

- Take a lead in driving process improvements and automations

- Be involved in ad-hoc projects / investigation requests from Stakeholders

- Adherence to Escalation matrix

Experience :

- 2-4 years relevant experience in Finance valuations

- Awareness of regulatory environment (IFRS, Brexit, IHC)

- Basic knowledge of financial instruments - Bonds, CDS, IR and greeks - Delta, Vega etc.

Skills :

- A self-starter with an ability to demonstrate ownership, accountability and high on integrity

- Must have strong MS Excel and Access skills (knowledge of VBA is a plus)

- Quick learner with strong communication skills

- Analytical approach to problem solving, an eye for detail

- Good interpersonal skills

Education/ Qualifications - MBA in Finance / CA