Senior Valuation Controller

HSBC Holdings plc; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Family friendly leaves

Pension and life assurance

Home office set-up reimbursement (up ￦

Cafeteria platform

Employee assistance program

Additional contributions to pension/PP

Corporate events

CSR initiatives

Nursery discounts

Professional trainings and education

Social fund

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Krakow is seeking a Valuation Specialist to support the Global Markets valuation function. You will ensure instruments are valued in line with best practices and Group policies, while building strong relationships across Product Control, Quant Analytics, Front Office, Market Risk, IT and Operations.

Role focuses on IPV, FVA, PVA and FVL, with a strong emphasis on Excel/VBA/Access/SQL proficiency, and English communication. A CFA/FRM qualification or progress is preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree in a financial or economic subject or in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and valuation techniques.
• Knowledge of market risk factors in a valuation and control environment.
• Proficient in Excel; VBA or equivalent experience; Access and SQL experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English; CFA or FRM qualification or progress toward.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IPV, FVA, PVA and FVL valuation activities.
• Improve valuation controls and support methodologies.
• Analyze model restrictions and recommendations for action.
• Coordinate management information for committees.
• Deliver P&L and Balance Sheet views with cross‑functional teams.
• Engage with stakeholders across Product Control, Quant Analytics, Front Office, Market Risk, IT, and Operations.

Education

University degree in financial or economic subject or Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar

CFA or FRM qualification

Tools

Excel

VBA

Access

SQL

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Your career opportunity

You’ll join the Valuation team within Product Control in Krakow. The role focuses on ensuring that financial instruments within the Global Markets Business are appropriately valued and controlled in line with best practices including IFRS accounting standards, HSBC Group policies, procedures and relevant guidance.

What you’ll do

• Oversee preparation of IPV Independent Price Verification, FVA Fair Value Adjustment, PVA Prudent Valuation and FVL Fair Value Levelling
• Improve valuation controls and support implementation of valuation methodologies
• Analyse valuation model restrictions and recommendations and support appropriate actions
• Coordinate preparation of management information for committees
• Deliver a single view of the P&L and Balance Sheet through cooperation with Business Financial Control and Core Product Control
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across Product Control, Quantitative Analytics, Front Office, Market Risk Management, IT and Operations
• Reengineer and streamline processes to achieve economy of scale and increased service quality

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• Hold a university degree in a financial or economic subject or in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar
• Bring a strong understanding of financial instruments and valuation techniques
• Apply knowledge of market risk factors in a valuation and control environment
• Use advanced Excel
• Use VBA or bring equivalent demonstrable experience
• Use Access and SQL or bring equivalent demonstrable experience
• Communicate clearly with excellent written English and oral communication skills
• Hold CFA or FRM qualification, be working towards it or bring equivalent demonstrable experience

What we offer

The pay range for this role is 10,733 PLN – 13,000 PLN monthly, gross.
Variable pay is discretionary, but influenced by Group performance, business/function performance and individual performance.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering healthcare, family friendly leaves, pension and life assurance, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

• Additional bonuses for recognition awards
• Multisport card
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).
• Cafeteria platform
• Employee assistance program
• Additional contributions to PPK scheme
• Corporate parties & events
• CSR initiatives
• Nursery discounts
• Financial support with trainings and education
• Social fund
• Flexible working hours
• Free parking

If your CV meets our criteria, you should expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

• Online behavioural test (for external candidates only)
• Telephone screen (for external candidates only)
• Interview with the hiring manager

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.
If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.