Valuation Analyst: Illiquid Assets and IPV Expert in London

The Investment Reporting team provides critical services to the Aviva Markets in respect of the c£400bn of investment assets held by the market legal entities. Due to business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Investment Reporting Valuation Manager to join our passionate and tenacious team. This is a great job for someone who is driven, and career focused, with experience of illiquid assets and wishes to further their career with one of the UK's leading Insurance, retirement, and pensions businesses.

The purpose of this role is to support the Asset Valuation Senior Manager to perform IPV (Independent Price Verification) and review the valuation methodologies for the investment assets held by Aviva Markets. The quality of valuation data and impact of any decisions being made will often directly impact the financial results for the Aviva Markets. The role will involve operating and improving a suite of pricing controls plus supporting the origination and on-boarding of new and illiquid assets and asset classes. The role has exposure to a wide range of asset classes with a particular focus on illiquid debt and OTC derivatives. The team also acts as a key SME function for queries in respect of investment assets or investment data. The role will also involve supporting with a wide range of regulatory reporting and governance requirements.

This role sits within the Investment Reporting team; the core services performed by the team include:

• Daily validation and enrichment of investment data needed by the markets in respect of the investment assets held
• Provision of data to key stakeholders (actuarial, ALM, CIO, tax etc)
• Performing relevant Statutory & Regulatory Reporting on the investments (IFRS reporting and disclosures, Solvency II QRTs etc)
• Performing Credit Risk Reporting
• Performing Independent Price Validation in line with PRA requirements

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Proven experience of working in a finance role with a focus on asset valuations
• Ideally degree educated and/or holder of a recognised Investment qualification (CFA or equivalent)
• Understanding of asset classes and investment instruments including illiquid debt and OTC derivatives, with an understanding of their valuation methodologies, particularly discounted cashflow analysis
• Excellent analytical skills and an eye for detail. Good Microsoft Excel skills beneficial
• Good communication skills with both internal and external partners. Ability to challenge valuations which may be subjective, and prioritise workloads to meet tight reporting deadlines

What you'll get for this role:

• Salary ranges from Circa £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on skills, experience and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone. We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please email alice.neal@aviva.com.