Job Description

Job Description

We're looking for a Valuations Analyst to join a leading alternative investment firm. In this role, you'll be a key part of the financial reporting team, responsible for the accurate valuation of the firm’s diverse portfolio. Products include all bonds, bank loans, credit default swaps, interest rate swaps and options. You'll also provide essential analysis and reporting to our senior leaders, portfolio managers, and clients, giving them a clear view of daily performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Pricing & Valuation: Accurately price exchange-traded and OTC products by interpreting real-time market data, using third-party information, and running internal pricing models.
• Intraday Monitoring: Continuously monitor pricing throughout the day and ensure all products are accurately priced at the end of the day.
• Fixed Income & Derivatives: Determine correct pricing for a wide range of products including bonds, bank loans, credit default swaps, and interest rate swaps across multiple currencies.
• Data Analysis: Use financial tools like Excel, Bloomberg, and Reuters to analyze fair market values and calculate forward exchange rates.
• Reporting & Communication: Work with an independent administrator to verify portfolio pricing and discuss valuations directly with firm executives, portfolio managers, and risk managers.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree is required. An MBA and/or CFA is a plus.
• One to threee years of experience in a trading environment with a focus on market value and P&L calculations for various financial instruments (e.g., derivatives, commodities, currencies, fixed income). We will consider strong relevant internships toward work experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are a must. You should be proficient with Excel, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Knowledge of FAS 157 Fair Value Measurements is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of yield curve modeling is a plus.

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