Valuations Expert

HSBC Holdings plc; Kraków; On-site; PLN 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Private medical care

Life insurance

Home office set-up reimbursement

Cafeteria platform

Employee assistance program

PPK contributions

Corporate events

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Kraków is seeking a skilled valuation specialist to join the Valuation team within Product Control Kraków. You will ensure accurate valuation and control of financial instruments for Global Markets in line with IFRS, HSBC policies, and governance guidance.

You will supervise end-to-end FVA and IPV calculations, oversee PVA and FVL activities, and contribute to improving controls and valuation methodologies. Strong analytical and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• University graduate in financial or economic subject or in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or similar.
• Excellent understanding of financial instruments and valuation techniques.
• Advanced Excel is a must; VBA, Access & SQL preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for senior stakeholder management.
• Self-driven, analytical, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervising end-to-end FVA and IPV calculations for multiple entities.
• Overseeing preparation of PVA and FVL.
• Improving valuation controls and methodologies.
• Reviewing management information for committees globally.
• Monitoring valuation model restrictions and recommendations.
• Delivering a single P&L and Balance Sheet view with stakeholders.
• Building relationships with Product Control, Quant Analytics, Front Office, Market Risk, IT, and Operations.
• Reengineering processes to improve efficiency and service quality.

Skills

Advanced Excel

VBA

SQL

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

Finance/Economics degree

Mathematics/Physics/Engineering degree

Tools

Access

Job description

Your career opportunity

The job holder would be a part of Valuation team within Product Control Krakow. Main responsibilities include ensuring that financial instruments of the Global Markets Business are appropriately valued and controlled with respect of best practices which incorporate IFRS accounting standard, HSBC Group policies, procedures and other relevant guidance.

What you'll do

• Supervising the end to end process for FVA (Fair Value Adjustment) and IPV (Independent Price Verification) calculations for multiple entities
• Overseeing preparation of PVA (Prudent Valuation) and FVL (Fair Value Levelling).
• Working on improving controls and implementing valuation methodologies.
• Reviewing appropriate Management Information for various committees globally
• Monitoring Valuations model restrictions and recommendations globally
• Delivering a single view of the P&L and Balance Sheet through cooperation with Business Financial Control and Core Product Control.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders including other Product Control functions, Quantitative Analytics, Front Office, Market Risk Management, IT and Operations.
• Reengineering and streamlining of processes to achieve economy of scale and increased service quality.

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• University graduate from a reputed institution in financial or economic subject or university graduate in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar.
• Excellent understanding of financial instruments and valuation techniques.
• Advanced Excel is a must, knowledge of VBA, Access & SQL is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills allowing to manage relationships with multiple senior stakeholders.
• Ambitious, driven and enthusiastic. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent written English and oral communication skills.
• CFA / FRM qualification will be an asset.

What we offer

The pay range for this role is is 15109 PLN - 22659 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.