Valuation Risk Controller

Job description

Given the continued spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), all interviews will be conducted by phone or virtual connection to protect our candidates and employees.

We offer:

• The chance to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into our business
• Work with and obtain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of financial products from plain vanilla products to the most exotic structured derivatives
• Engagement with the other offices globally, including New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo
• A competitive salary and benefits package, and eligibility for annual bonus
• Open minded and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously
• Continued professional development based on your career interests

You will:

• Undertake monthly independent valuations of a global portfolio of financial assets using external data sources and internal models
• Present to and communicate with traders regularly to convey valuation results and discuss marking methodologies
• Review valuation and risk models, while working closely with model developers
• Enhance and streamline existing working processes
• Understand global financial markets, follow market movements and comprehend the impact on the portfolio and firm

Qualifications

You have:

• Completed degree in Economics, Finance or Business related discipline
• Good understanding of financial markets and products
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to develop strong internal client relationships
• Willingness to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Strong analytical, quantitative skills and solid knowledge of Excel

Team Profile: Morgan Stanley Valuation Control provide an independent valuation assessment across the entire spectrum of financial instruments, ranging from vanilla products to the most complex structured and derivative transactions. This process involves the certification of models and their valuation methodologies, testing for adherence to such methodologies, evaluating internal valuation marks against external benchmarks, identification and resolution of valuation discrepancies, and communicating a valuation assessment to senior trading and Finance management. The team is also involved in the continuous enhancements of the valuation control infrastructure with a view towards global and cross-product standardization.

About us: Morgan Stanley provides a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place to learn, grow and achieve. You will be exposed to a truly international and multi-cultural environment that appreciates and respects who you are as a person. Our state-of-the-art offices in the City Centre have been designed to maximise collaboration.

There are various employee offers such as discount theatre tickets, dry cleaning service and many more.

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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