Business Analyst - Valuations & Analytics

BELVEDERE; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

BELVEDERE in Kraków, Poland, is seeking a Business Analyst specializing in Valuations & Analytics to support strategic change within Product Control for a leading international bank. You will translate complex datasets into actionable requirements and ensure valuation controls and pricing methodologies meet regulatory expectations.

You'll collaborate with global teams, review Independent Price Verification processes, assess valuation adjustments, and contribute to IFRS 13 disclosures while

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience within Product Control at an international bank
• 5–10 years total in financial services
• Strong knowledge of corporate markets products (cash, derivatives, structured)
• Specialist expertise in FX, Debt Markets or Equities
• Solid understanding of pricing and valuation aspects of markets products
• Experience with valuations control activities such as Independent Price Verification
• Knowledge of valuation adjustments (bid–offer, day one reserves, model valuation adjustments)
• Understanding of issuer or counterparty credit adjustments (own credit spread and XVA)
• Familiarity with front-to-back technology supporting P&L and Balance Sheet production
• Excellent stakeholder management and English communication

Responsibilities

• Analyse markets products datasets and develop discussion points for working groups
• Translate business requirements into clear user stories for Agile delivery teams
• Support strategic change projects related to valuations control and pricing infrastructure
• Collaborate with stakeholders across geographies to align on deliverables
• Review and validate Independent Price Verification processes and methodologies
• Assess valuation adjustments including bid-offer spreads and model valuations
• Contribute to fair value measurement processes in line with IFRS 13
• Identify and elevate risks in project deliverables to supervisors
• Promote control standards across functional and non-functional aspects
• Navigate technical discussions with technology teams

Job description

Business Analyst - Valuations & Analytics

Location: Krakow, Poland

Remote Status: Hybrid

Contract Type: Contract

• Work on strategic change projects within Product Control at a leading international bank
• Apply your specialist knowledge of corporate markets products and valuations control
• Collaborate across global teams on front-to-back technology transformation initiatives
• Develop your expertise in pricing, valuation adjustments and fair value measurements
• Join a team focused on delivering high standards across P&L and Balance Sheet production

Company Overview

Our client is an established international bank operating within the corporate markets sector.

They specialise in Product Control functions, supporting complex financial products across cash, derivatives and structured instruments.

The organisation is currently undertaking strategic change initiatives to enhance their front-to-back technology stack, focusing on Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet production, accounting and reporting capabilities. They foster a collaborative environment where professionals work across geographies to deliver control-focused solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Position Overview

As a Business Analyst specialising in Valuations & Analytics, you will play a key role in supporting strategic change initiatives within the Product Control function. You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple geographies to analyse complex datasets, translate insights into actionable requirements, and ensure both functional and control aspects of change are properly addressed. This position requires someone who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on valuation controls, pricing methodologies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyse markets products datasets to extract insights and develop discussion points for working groups
• Translate business requirements into clear user stories for Agile delivery teams
• Support strategic change projects related to valuations control and pricing infrastructure
• Collaborate with stakeholders across geographies to ensure alignment on deliverables
• Review and validate Independent Price Verification processes and methodologies
• Assess valuation adjustments including bid-offer spreads, day one reserves and model valuation adjustments
• Contribute to fair value measurement processes in line with IFRS 13 requirements
• Identify and elevate risks inherent in project deliverables to supervisors and stakeholders
• Promote control standards across both functional and non-functional aspects of change
• Navigate technical discussions with confidence, working effectively with technology teams

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience within Product Control functions at an international bank
• Overall work experience in the range of 5-10 years within financial services
• Strong knowledge of corporate markets financial products (cash, derivatives or structured)
• Specialist expertise in FX, Debt Markets or Equities products
• Solid understanding of pricing and valuation aspects of markets products
• Experience with valuations control activities such as Independent Price Verification
• Knowledge of valuation adjustments (bid-offer, day one reserves, model valuation adjustments)
• Understanding of issuer or counterparty credit adjustments (own credit spread and XVA)
• Familiarity with front-to-back technology supporting P&L and Balance Sheet production
• Experience working as a business analyst within change functions or supporting strategic initiatives
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities with experience networking across teams
• Good time management skills with ability to self-prioritise work
• Control-minded approach with focus on risk identification and mitigation
• Awareness of Agile Project Management methodologies (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Knowledge of fair value measurements (IFRS 13) and related disclosures (desirable)
• Basic SQL knowledge or inclination to learn technical elements (desirable)