Energy Commodities Valuation & Risk Control Lead

CFA Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CFA Institute seeks a Valuation Control expert to oversee the Commodities Energy valuation governance within the Chief Risk Office. You will supervise daily IPV, Prudential Valuation, and IFRS Levelling, interfacing with Front Office, Risk and Finance to uphold valuation integrity.

You will also help set up new business lines, Independent Price Verification, and Prudent Valuation processes across the global team, ensuring robust controls and compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of valuation aspects in Commodities Energy products.
• Understanding of prudent valuation requirements and market developments.
• Accounting and/or Risk Management qualification: ACA, ACCA, CFA, FRM or MSc in Finance/Economics.

Responsibilities

• Review Independent Price Verification, Prudential Value, Fair Value Reserves and Levelling results.
• Recommend approval for new trades and Day1 revenue recognition decisions; run quarterly Levelling and Prudent Valuation processes.
• Enhance valuation methodologies in line with regulatory standards.
• Define modeling requirements for illiquid products and assess valuation risks and uncertainties.
• Develop relationships with business, auditors, regulators, data providers and internal stakeholders to ensure robust valuation processes.
• Collaborate with Front Office and Risk/Finance teams to oversee IPV, reserves and IFRS Levelling implementations.

Skills

Commodities Energy valuation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Accounting or Risk Management qualification (ACA/ACCA/CFA/FRM) or MSc in Finance/Economics

Job description

CFA Institute seeks a Valuation Control expert to oversee the Commodities Energy valuation governance within the Chief Risk Office. You will supervise daily IPV, Prudential Valuation, and IFRS Levelling, interfacing with Front Office, Risk and Finance to uphold valuation integrity.

You will also help set up new business lines, Independent Price Verification, and Prudent Valuation processes across the global team, ensuring robust controls and compliant reporting.