Valuation Market Risk Analyst

Job Description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Valuation Market Risk Analyst for a 12 Month contract based in London with remote work available.

Purpose of the Role:

You will be responsible for the development and enhancement of current European stock of IPV, FVR, and PVA methodologies and their documentation for multiple business lines following group established documentation guidelines.

Responsibilities of the role:

As a Valuation Market Risk Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Provide decision-making analyses and information in discussions about IPV, FVR and PVA methodology decisions with key stakeholders (from Trading, Quant Research, Market Risk Officers and Financial Control)
• Provide relevant quantitative facts based on data to review and challenge the current IPV, FVR and PVA methodologies.
• Accountable for the calibration of IPV, FVR and PVA methodologies at the appropriate frequency.
• Accountable for the analysis and communication of the variations of IPV, FVR and PVA stocks on a monthly and quarterly basis to relevant stakeholders.
• Build trustful relationships with key partners in RISK as well as the business. Act as a point of contact on valuation topics for main stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop a deep knowledge of the business lines within scope, as well as risk management practices.

What we require from the candidate:

• Market Risk.
• Quantitative fundamentals.
• A proven track-record of successful hands-on experiences in the financial industry in quantitative or data analysis fields.
• Demonstrable experience with Python or more advanced coding languages.
• A deep knowledge of Option principles (risk management and trading) derivatives and securities markets for two or more asset classes.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

 

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