Pricing Analyst

Gravity IT Resources; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources is helping a leading global financial services firm in London recruit for a European Pricing/Valuation professional. You will collaborate with global stakeholders across trading, investment analysis, and fund accounting to ensure accurate fair value calculations for fixed income, equity and private assets.

The role emphasizes swing pricing, policy adherence, and detailed daily valuation instructions while preparing regular committee reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse asset classes and pricing policies.
• Valuation-related exposure and fund administration/operations preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fair valuation of invested securities and adherence to pricing policies.
• Prepare daily fair valuation instructions for third-party administrators.
• Price and monitor unlisted, illiquid, distressed assets.
• Calculate Swing Pricing factors and thresholds per policies.
• Prepare reports for the Pricing Committee and present at meetings.
• Review valuation inputs prepared by team members.
• Respond to inquiries from internal partners, custodians, and administrators.
• Review daily exception reports, validate outputs, ensure accuracy of valuation processes.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and trading desks to support valuation activities.

Skills

Asset classes

Fund administration

Excel

Communication

SQL

Power BI

Aladdin

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Aladdin

VBA

Job description

Our client is a leading global financial services organization dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of its clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, the firm provides innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. With a strong international presence, the organization maintains business and investment professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a motivated individual with strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail to join the European Pricing/Valuation team. This individual will be responsible for key components of diverse asset valuations, including fixed income, equity, and private assets.

The role requires collaboration with global stakeholders across trading, investment analysis, portfolio management, fund accounting, and operations functions. This position also includes the review of Fair Value and Swing Pricing calculations prepared by team members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure the fair valuation of invested securities and adherence to established pricing policies and procedures.
• Prepare daily fair valuation instructions for third-party administrators.
• Price and monitor unlisted, illiquid, suspended, and distressed assets.
• Calculate Swing Pricing factors and thresholds while ensuring compliance with Swing Pricing policies and procedures.
• Prepare regular reporting for the Pricing Committee, including attending and presenting at committee meetings.
• Review and verify valuation inputs prepared by team members.
• Respond to inquiries from internal business partners, fund custodians, and fund administrators.
• Review daily exception reports, validate outputs, and ensure overall accuracy of valuation processes.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, portfolio managers, and trading desks to support valuation and pricing activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with a broad range of asset classes and financial instruments.
• Fund Administration and/or Operations experience; valuation-related exposure is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of global financial markets, current market events, and audit standards.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Aladdin, and VBA.
• Background in Real Estate Valuations.
• Comfortable interacting with external vendors and senior-level internal stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with Swing Pricing and Fair Value methodologies.
• IOC, IMC, or similar investment industry qualifications.
• Experience leveraging AI tools or related technologies to improve processes, operational efficiency, or data quality.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.