Our client is seeking a Finance Analyst to join a specialist valuations team within a global financial markets environment. The role sits at the intersection of valuations, product control, and financial reporting, supporting the integrity of valuation processes, market data governance, and trading business support across a range of products and activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the valuation of trading and corporate business activities by applying appropriate market data, pricing inputs, and valuation methodologies.
- Assist in the production of daily Trading P&L and independently verify valuations against external market sources.
- Validate, challenge, and maintain market data and valuation parameters used within valuation and reporting processes.
- Support the maintenance and enhancement of valuation systems, reporting tools, and process automation initiatives.
- Reconcile and substantiate trading balances and product valuation positions to General Ledger carrying values.
- Partner with traders, finance, and other stakeholders to resolve valuation queries, support new initiatives, and ensure robust valuation controls are maintained.
Key Requirements
- Strong understanding of financial markets, valuation principles, market data sources, and their impact on P&L and risk reporting
- Advanced user of Excel & Access (required), also experience of using Python, VBA, and AI (desirable)
- Strong academic background with a relevant degree in Finance or Economics
- Strong analytical and numerical capabilities, with the ability to work independently and challenge outputs where appropriate.
- Prior experience within Product Control, Valuations, Market Risk, Finance, or a similar markets-focused function would be beneficial
This opportunity would suit a Finance or Economics graduate with up to 2 years of experience who is looking broaden their exposure to valuation methodologies, market data management, and trading business support within a collaborative and technically focused team. The role offers significant stakeholder interaction and involvement in ongoing process improvement and systems development initiatives.
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Valuations Analyst employer: Bruin
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