Valuation Controller-Associate

JPMorganChase; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Bengaluru seeks a Valuation Control professional to execute price verification and fair value adjustments. You will partner with multiple groups to strengthen control processes and ensure consistency with the valuation framework.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, strong analytics and Excel/VBA skills. You will contribute to reporting, controls, and automation initiatives within a global financial services environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in valuation/control
• Finance/economics major at UG; advanced degree preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to work across teams and communicate clearly

Responsibilities

• Execute price verification/benchmark process and fair value adjustments
• Support with VCG practices, control initiatives and management/regulatory reporting
• Collaborate with functions on valuation issues to ensure fair value
• Enhance control framework, assess pricing processes and develop tools
• Contribute to value-added projects in Risk, Finance, and Business

Skills

Valuation concepts

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Automation tools

Education

Undergraduate finance/economics

Graduate degree in finance/economics/math/engineering

Tools

Visual Basic

Automation tools

Databases

Job description

Valuation Control is organized along business lines including Commercial & Investment Banking (Macro Products, Credit, Equities, Securitized Products, IB Risk), CIO, Treasury & Corporate (CTC), Asset Management, Consumer & Community Banking (CCB) and Commercial Banking (CB). Clients of the group include senior management, business heads, regulators, and both internal and external audit.

Primary Description:

• Execute price verification/benchmark process including the calculation of fair value adjustments
• Assist with various VCG established practices and control initiatives as well as perform necessary work relating to management reporting, regulatory mandates and consistency within the broader VCG framework
• Partner with various functional groups on valuation related issues and develop/implement appropriate measures with the goal of ensuring fair value
• Enhance existing control framework including reviewing independent pricing processes, assessing potential coverage developments and implementing new tools to enhance control efficiency
• Other value-added projects related to Business, Risk, and Finance initiatives

Candidate Requirements:

• 3+ years of related experience
• Undergraduate degree with finance and economics major preferred
• Graduate degree with finance, economics, mathematics, engineering a plus
• Ability to understand complex products, and analyze transaction and process flows
• Work experience in financial industry a plus
• Understanding of valuation concepts as they pertain to financial products and derivatives, basic accounting knowledge
• Analytical and quantitative aptitude. Candidates with quantitative backgrounds preferred
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Experience with Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Basic, automation and database skills a plus
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently