Valuation Controller - Currencies and Emerging Markets, Vice President – Singapore
JPMorgan Chase
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage all aspects of the valuation control framework for the CEM Asia desk, including independent price verification, valuation and prudent valuation adjustments, valuation adjustments stress and fair value measurement.
- Identify emerging valuation risks and drive methodology enhancements to ensure valuation controls accurately capture market dynamics and opportunities to enhance control efficiency
- Partner with Quantitative Research and Model Review Groups to assess limitations in trading models and implement compensating controls and model limitation adjustments.
- Own the relationship with Front Office and key Finance, Technology and Risk partners providing value add analysis on month-end results, illiquid and concentrated valuation positions, revenue from new deals and complex transactions and new products
- Partner and participate in projects within the group and the wider Finance organization together with Front Office, QR and Technology and participate in regulatory exams and address bank's regulators inquiries
- The role requires good understanding and keen interest in financial markets, combined with strong analytical abilities and willingness to contribute as part of a high performing team.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in financial industry or relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
- Must have quantitative aptitude and keen interest in financial markets and products
- Keen interest in developing and coaching a diverse team a must
- Critical thinker with sound judgement and ability to challenge constructively
- Curious personality; inclusive; detail oriented; always looking to improve
- Strong communication skills and ability to synthesize complex subjects; good at multi-tasking and prioritization
- Basic Microsoft Office & strong Excel skills are required
- Understanding of or training in financial products or derivatives pricing preferred
- Knowledge of data science (e.g. Machine learning), analytics platform (e.g. Alteryx) and data visualization tool will be advantageous