Barclays
Finance
Analyst–ValuationsControl
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“Analyst – Valuations Control at Barclays. Skills: Valuation of financial instruments, Valuation methodologies, Valuation models, Market data analysis, Valuation reports, Financial reporting, Risk management. Development and maintenance of valuation methodologies for various financial instruments, and implementation of appropriate valuation models based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and market conditions.. Management of valuation process for the bank’s trading portfolio, inc”
What You'll Achieve.
Accurate and timely valuation of financial instruments; Establishment of valuation methodologies; Monitoring of market conditions; Provision of valuation insights to support financial reporting, risk management, and business decisions.; Strengthen controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.; Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
Industry & Context.
Has the initiative and ability to break down problems into components parts and resolving them.; Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experienced with MS office toolkit (Word, PPT, Excel, Access Database etc), Qualified accountant, Excellent communication and presentation skills in both formal and informal settings & ability to interact with the region and UK / US as part of a global team (written and verbal), control awareness – in particular, the ability to identify and escalate potential control breakdowns and to streamline processes in an effective and efficient manner., Has the initiative and ability to break down problems into components parts and resolving them., Attention to detail and analytical., Confident and assertive manner
Nice to Have
CFA/master’s in finance / financial engineering would be an advantage, Article ship / Industrial trainee in mid to large sized firms, Audit exposure in large financial institutions / banks preferred.
What You'll Do.
Development and maintenance of valuation methodologies for various financial instruments
and implementation of appropriate valuation models based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and market conditions.
Management of valuation process for the bank’s trading portfolio
including regular valuations of financial instruments and approval of valuations performed by colleagues.
Analysis of market data to assess valuation inputs
and potential valuation risks.
Preparation and review of valuation reports
and support in preparing regulatory filings and financial statements.
Provision of valuation insights to traders
risk professions and senior colleagues
and identification of areas for improvement in valuation methodologies and processes.
Ensure the maintenance of a internal control environment.
adjustment substantiation and New
Amends & Cancels trades review
as well as job-specific skillsets.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.; Partner with other functions and business areas.; Provision of valuation insights to traders, risk professions and senior colleagues; Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and presentation skills in both formal and informal settings & ability to interact with the region and UK / US as part of a global team (written and verbal); Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To conduct the accurate and timely valuation of financial instruments, and establishment of valuation methodologies, monitoring of market conditions, and provision of valuation insights to support financial reporting, risk management, and business decisions. **Accountabilities** * Development and maintenance of valuation methodologies for various financial instruments, and implementation of appropriate valuation models based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and market conditions. * Management of valuation process for the bank’s trading portfolio, including regular valuations of financial instruments and approval of valuations performed by colleagues. * Analysis of market data to assess valuation inputs, assumptions, and potential valuation risks. * Preparation and review of valuation reports, and support in preparing regulatory filings and financial statements. * Provision of valuation insights to traders, risk professions and senior colleagues, and identification of areas for improvement in valuation methodologies and processes. **Analyst Expectations** * Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. * Partner with other functions and business areas. * Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities. * Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. * Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. * Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. * Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. * Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. * Demonstrate under
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