Valuation Control Business Analyst
Job Summary
Valuation Control Business Analyst
Location:Kraków Poland
Remote Status: Hybrid
Contract Type: Temporary
Lead a strategic system migration project for an equity desk coordinating across multiple business functions and ensuring seamless transition with robust controls
Manage fair value adjustments independent priceverificationand prudent valuation processes across multiple entities within a global financial services organisation
Build and strengthen relationships with senior stakeholders across Product Control Front Office IT Operations and Quantitative Analytics teams
Develop and improve valuation methodologies and control frameworks delivering management information to global committees
Shape process improvements that enhance service quality and operational efficiency across the valuation control function
Company Overview
Our client is a leading global financial services organisation with a substantial presence in Poland. Theyoperateacross multiple business divisions including Global Markets where they manage complex financial instruments and trading operations. The organisation is committed tomaintainingthe highest standards of financial controlgovernanceand risk management in line with international accounting standards and regulatory requirements. They invest in talented professionals whodemonstrateanalytical rigour stakeholder managementcapabilityand a commitment to operational excellence.
We are looking for a Valuation Control Business Analyst to join the Product Control team in Kraków. You will take on a pivotal role managing a significant system migration project whilst overseeing critical valuation and control processes. If you have strong financial knowledge proven project managementexperienceand excellent stakeholder management skills this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on a major business initiative.
Position Overview
As Valuation Control Business Analyst you will sit within the Product Control function ensuring that financial instruments are valued accurately and controlled in line with best practice IFRS accounting standards and group policies. Your primary focus will be managing the end-to-end migration of an equity desk to a new primary trading system a complex project requiring coordination across Product Control Front Office IT and Operations. You willmaintainvaluation integrity throughout this transition whilst supervising fair value adjustment calculations independent price verificationprocessesand prudent valuation assessments. Your work will directly support the organisations commitment to robust governanceaccuratefinancialreportingand controlled business change.
Responsibilities
Manage the complete project lifecycle for migrating an equity desk to a new primary trading system including planning stakeholder alignment delivery tracking issue and risk management and governance updates
Ensure valuation and control processesremainrobust during system migration assessing impacts to data flows pricing sourcescontrolsand reporting requirements
Supervise fair value adjustment and independent price verification calculations across multiple entitiesmaintainingaccuracy and consistency
Oversee preparation of prudent valuation assessments and fair value levelling documentation
Review improve and implement valuation methodologies incorporating changes required by the system migration
Deliver management information and reporting to global committees ensuringaccurateandtimelyinformation flow
Monitor valuation model restrictions and recommendations across the global organisation
Collaborate with Business Financial Control and Core Product Control to deliver a single view of profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with key stakeholders across Product Control Quantitative Analytics Front Office Market Risk Management IT and Operations
Identifyopportunities to streamline processes improveefficiencyand enhance service quality across the valuation control function
Requirements
University degree in finance economics mathematics physicsengineeringor similar discipline
Excellent understanding of financial instruments valuationtechniquesand fair value adjustment frameworks
Advanced Excelproficiency; knowledge of VBA Access and SQL is preferred
Proven ability to manage relationships with multiple senior stakeholders across different business functions
Demonstrated project management experience particularly managing complex cross-functional initiatives
Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem solving
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision showing ambition and drive
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
CFA or FRM qualification isadvantageous
How to Apply
Required Experience:
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