Valuation Control Lead Analyst - Equities

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Valuation Control Lead Analyst – Equities

Job Background/context and Purpose:

The Valuation Control Group (VCG) is responsible for reviewing and reporting fair value inventory consistently across all asset classes. Main responsibilities include:

• IPV (Independent Price Verification)
• Fair Value Adjustments (Bid-Offer, Model, Trade Specific)
• FVH Levelling
• Prudent Valuation
• Valuation Uncertainty
• External, Internal and Regulatory Audits
• MI reporting
• A wide range of projects.

The role requires close partnership with multiple stakeholders and will cover valuation control of the entire inventory held within the Equities and Hybrids business. And provides an excellent platform to learn Equity and Hybrids markets, meaning a one stop shop to learn all the asset classes. In addition, it provides exposure to learn and deliver on several fronts – cross-asset product and valuation knowledge, automation, global projects, and much more. 

What are we looking for?

• 5-7 years’ experience in a valuation, risk or product control related discipline
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any finance, economics or quantitative related subject.
• Strong understanding of current global accounting and regulatory developments pertaining to valuation of financial instruments
• Knowledge of financial products including derivatives including how different market regimes present Fair Value challenges
• Interest in the financial markets and the corresponding regulatory landscape
• Desirable: Experience of using data analytics tools such as KNIME, Python, Tableau and VBA for Excel

Who are we looking for?

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently across functions and departments (in English)
• Keenly interested in the valuation of derivatives and strengthening risk and control framework
• A team player who embraces knowledge sharing within the team and helps to establish and maintain a high-performance culture in the team
• Actively seek opportunities for improvement, automation, sources of new ideas and approaches leading to performance improvement
• Enjoy working with people and can influence, motivate and establish partnerships with stakeholders to drive progress
• Ability to work independently and resolve unstructured problems

The team and the overall function have a great record of successful career trajectories.

We are a development-focused organization. The above qualifications and skills are considered as primary assets for the position – but we do not pursue perfectionism: we look for capable colleagues and help them grow to excellence in their fields and positions.

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program
• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
• ·Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance
• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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