Valuation Control Quantitative Strategist – Commodities

Deutsche Bank AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in London is seeking a Valuation Control Quantitative Strategist to join the Risk Strats group. The role focuses on building front-to-back Python solutions for IPV, FV, PruVal and Levelling within the Valuation Control Strats function.

You will partner with Trading, Risk, and Technology to implement robust methodologies and governance, while contributing to regulatory documentation and platform improvements.

Qualifications

• Quantitative mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent numerical ability and problem-solving approach.
• Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop front-to-back Python functionality for valuation controls (IPV, FV, PruVal, Levelling).
• Re-engineer platform analytics and tooling to improve efficiency of valuation control processes.
• Collaborate with Trading and Risk to define practical, capital-efficient methodologies that meet policy and regulatory standards.
• Develop Python frameworks to monitor and govern adherence to valuation standards.
• Contribute to regulatory-compliant model documentation for models and changes.

Job description

Job Description:Job Title Valuation Control Quantitative Strategist – CommoditiesLocation LondonCorporate Title Vice PresidentGroup Strategic Analytics (GSA) is part of Group Chief Operation Office (COO) which acts as the bridge between the Bank’s businesses and infrastructure functions to help deliver the efficiency, control, and transformation goals of the Bank..You will be joining the Risk Strats unit within GSA, which is a team comprised of people with technology, front office quant and risk methodology experience. You will be in the Valuation Control Strats group, which is part of Risk Strats and delivers applications that solve quantitative problems for businesses across Deutsche Bank covering Independent Price Verification (IPV), Fair Value (FV), Prudent Valuation (PruVal) and Levelling.The design, specification and implementation are the responsibilities of Strats in close partnership with Trading, Sales, Middle Office and Technology groups.What we’ll offer youA healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.You can expect:Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for themCompetitive salary and non-contributory pension30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional daysLife Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your familyA range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefitsThe opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per yearYour key responsibilitiesAnalysis, design, and development of efficient front-to-back functionality to deliver business requirements in Python, with a focus on valuation controls including IPV, FV, PruVal and LevellingDesign and re-engineer platform analytics and tooling to improve efficiency of valuation control processes across Deutsche BankPartnering and working collaboratively with Trading, Risk to define practicable and capital efficient methodologies that meet Deutsche Bank’s policies and regulatory standardsDevelop frameworks and workflow in Python to effectively control, monitor, and govern Deutsche Bank’s adherence to these standardsContribute to creating regulatory compliant model documentation for new models and model changesYour skills and experienceUnderstanding of Commodity derivatives productsProgramming experience, primarily in Python with addition of C++ being advantageousKnowledge of Valuation Control topics (such as IPV, FV, PruVal or Levelling) is advantageousUnderstanding of Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) to deliver robust high-quality applications, including e.g. source control, unit/regression testing, release/deployment controlsA creative problem solver with a solid quantitative background (degree in a quantitative discipline like Mathematics, Physics, Finance, or Computer Science), extensive analytical skills, and the ability to take ownership and work with tight deadlinesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex detailsHow we’ll support youTraining and development to help you excel in your careerFlexible working to assist you balance your personal prioritiesCoaching and support from experts in your teamA culture of continuous learning to aid progressionA range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needsWe value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)About usDeutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.