Valuation Control Analyst: Fixed Income (IPV)

Valuation Control Analyst: Fixed Income (IPV)Location: London (hybrid, minimum 50% onsite) Contract: 12 months Sector: Investment Banking, Global Markets OperationsThe opportunityA leading international investment bank is looking for a Valuation Control Analyst to join its Fixed Income team in London on a 12-month contract. Valuation Control is a global, second-line control function that independently verifies, analyses and reports on the market parameters used to value the bank''s trading positions. You will take ownership of a monthly cycle of independent price verification (IPV) reviews across a range of products and business lines. This is a hands-on role with direct exposure to the Front Office, Risk, Finance and auditors.Key responsibilitiesIndependently own and deliver a set of allocated monthly IPV (MAP) reviews to tight deadlinesInvestigate the drivers behind valuation differences and escalate issues to the appropriate teamsEngage with the Front Office, Risk, Finance, auditors and management on issues and improvementsProduce accurate and timely KPIs, highlighting IPV coverage and resultsEnsure accurate submissions to an external consensus pricing providerMaintain clear and accurate standard operating procedures (SOPs)Challenge existing processes and recommend improvements that strengthen control and efficiency, then implement them once approvedLearn and support other processes to provide team coverageDeliver medium-sized projects and contribute to larger team ..... full job details .....