Analyst -Valuations Cotrol

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent; Zone 12 Alandur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays Analysts in Valuations Control are based in Chennai and Pune, joining a Product Control team focused on end-to-end solutions for month-end reporting. You will liaise with line teams to understand their books, identify gaps, and help automate processes to create efficient, scalable solutions.

The role demands a quantitative degree or CA, knowledge of financial derivatives, and coding skills in Python/VBA, with familiarity with Bloomberg/Reuters terminals to support valuation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or CA qualification.
• Advanced degree in related subjects is a plus.
• Strong理解 of financial derivatives and risk concepts desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain valuation methodologies for various financial instruments.
• Manage valuation process for the trading portfolio and approve co-worker valuations.
• Analyze market data to assess valuation inputs and risks.
• Prepare and review valuation reports and assist with regulatory filings.

Skills

Quantitative degree

CA

Strong communication

Derivatives knowledge

Python/VBA coding

MS Office

Bloomberg

Reuters terminals

Education

Bachelor's in quantitative field

CA qualification

Advanced degree in related subjects

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Reuters Terminal

Excel / Office suite

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

To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.

Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise

They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.

The four LEAD behaviours are:

• L – Listen and be authentic
• E – Energise and inspire
• A – Align across the enterprise
• D – Develop others

OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. 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 understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.

Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.

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.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as an Analyst -Valuations Control

Join us as an Analyst -Valuations Control, where role is a part of the Product Control projects team which works closely on identifying and delivering end to end solutions for manual problems for the Month end reporting. The role is pivotal in aligning with the overall change aspiration for the bank and look at the reporting architecture wholistically. This will require liaising with the line teams to understand their book or work identify gaps and help automate and transform processes for creating efficiencies and scalable solutions.

At Barclays, we don't just anticipate the future - we're creating it.

Requirements

To be successful as an Analyst -Valuations Control, you should have experience with: Quantitative primary degree (or CA). Valuation control or product control experience in a financial services environment. Strong communication skills including the ability to distil complex issues into an easy to digest summary for senior management. Strong understanding of Financial Derivatives. Some other highly valued skills include: Advanced degree in similar subjects. Further professional qualification such as CQF, FRM, ACA, CIMA, CFA or MBA. Coding skills in Python/VBA or equivalent. Understanding of Microsoft Office products. Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters terminals.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The role is based out of Chennai and Pune.

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