Senior Associate, Model Risk & Valuation

Fairygodboss; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Associate in the Valuation Control Group to specialize in model risk and drive the agenda for fair value and prudent valuation adjustments.

You will document, review, and improve models, working with Model Review and Quantitative Research teams to ensure robust risk controls and strong governance across products. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, communication across factions, and the development of guidelines and training materials to elevate Model Risk Management.

Qualifications

• Experience with model validation and/or development is a strong plus.
• Experience of valuation control processes is desirable but not a requirement.
• Knowledge across financial products, models, and asset classes.
• Analytical, quantitative aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to interface with multiple areas.
• Ability to ask incisive questions, converge on critical matters, assess materiality and escalate issues.
• Working knowledge of Python and/or VBA and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee model risk tracking and independent testing for fair value and prudent valuation models.
• Document and review fair value adjustments and prudent valuation methodologies across products.
• Collaborate with Model Review and Quantitative Research groups and model owners during review cycles.
• Enhance the strategic target state risk management framework for valuation models.
• Summarize and communicate model risks to senior stakeholders clearly.
• Develop best practice guidelines and training materials related to Model Risk Management.

Skills

Model risk

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Python

VBA

Excel

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Associate in the Valuation Control Group to specialize in model risk and drive the agenda for fair value and prudent valuation adjustments.

You will document, review, and improve models, working with Model Review and Quantitative Research teams to ensure robust risk controls and strong governance across products. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, communication across factions, and the development of guidelines and training materials to elevate Model Risk Management.