Securities Valuation Officer

Universal Investment; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life insurance

Company Pension Benefits – Employee

Referral Bonus Program

Additional day off for charity

Holiday subsidy

Job summary

Universal Investment in Kraków is seeking a finance professional to validate security valuations, select data sources, and maintain pricing feeds for accurate fund pricing. You will document validations, oversee FX and index valuations, and liaise with counterparties to gather necessary documentation.

The role requires English fluency and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset. The position emphasizes collaboration with Client Service Delivery Management on client requests and issues, with 80–100%

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Initial fund industry or securities experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English; French or German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Validate securities valuations for plausibility and compliance.
• Select market data sources and maintain pricing feeds.
• Document price validations and archiving supporting materials.
• Oversee valuation of FX rates and market indices.
• Liaise with counterparties for documentation on funds.
• Record hedge fund transactions with audit trails.
• Respond to stakeholder queries with clear resolutions.
• Collaborate with Client Service Delivery Management on requests.

Skills

Financial instruments knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

University degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Job description

Grow with us! Universal Investment is on its way to becoming Europe's leading fund services platform and Super ManCo. We have provided innovative fund solutions for asset managers and institutional investors since 1968. We are also well established in Germany, Luxembourg, Ireland and Poland. From here and from our offices in Frankfurt, Krakow, Luxembourg, Dublin, Singapore, Paris and Stockholm, we continue to expand internationally. We are currently looking for people with entrepreneurial mindset

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Perform validation of securities valuations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established plausibility checks (e.g., representativeness, timeliness, price movements, and proper authorization)
• Select appropriate market data sources and maintain automated pricing feeds;
  escalate and resolve cases where reliable pricing is unavailable by liaising with relevant governing bodies and updating valuation guidelines accordingly
• Maintain thorough documentation of price validations and adjustments, ensuring daily record‑keeping and proper archiving of supporting materials
• Oversee the accurate valuation of foreign exchange rates and market indices
• Liaise with counterparties to obtain required documentation for alternative investment funds
• Process and record hedge fund transactions, ensuring proper documentation and audit trail of related activities
• Review and respond to internal and external stakeholder queries, providing clear and timely resolutions
• Collaborate closely with Client Service Delivery Management on client-specific requests, complaints, and operational issues

Your skills and experience:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent qualification)
• Initial professional experience in the fund industry and/or securities domain will be considered an advantage
• Solid understanding of financial instruments and financial market mechanisms
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills (French or German) are advantageous
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Team-oriented mindset, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, flexible approach to work
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, take ownership, and work with a strong sense of responsibility
• Familiarity with financial data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) is a plus
• Availability to work primarily from the office (80–100% onsite presence)

What we offer:

• Private health care and travel insurance
• Life insurance
• Cafeteria Platform and sports package
• Company Pension Benefits – Employee Savings Plan
• Attractive Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Additional day off for charity
• Holiday subsidy („wczasy pod gruszą“)

The recruiting entity here is UI efa S.A.