Valuation Control Analyst / Senior Analyst

Location: United States (New York, NY – Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are partnering with a leading investment firm seeking a Valuation Control Analyst to join their finance and risk function. This role will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and independent valuation of complex financial instruments, working closely with Front Office, Risk, and Finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in valuation methodologies, price verification, and control frameworks, with exposure to a variety of asset classes.

Key Responsibilities

Perform independent price verification (IPV) across a range of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured products
Analyze and validate pricing inputs sourced from traders, brokers, and third-party vendors
Investigate and resolve valuation discrepancies, escalating issues where appropriate
Develop and maintain valuation models and methodologies for less liquid or complex instruments
Partner with Front Office, Risk, and Product Control to ensure accurate P&L attribution and valuation integrity
Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including fair value adjustments
Contribute to the enhancement of valuation control frameworks, policies, and documentation
Assist with audit and regulatory inquiries, ensuring transparency and compliance
Monitor market data trends and assess impact on valuation assumptions

Qualifications

2-6+ years of experience in valuation control, product control, pricing, or financial analysis
Strong understanding of valuation methodologies (DCF, comparable analysis, model-based pricing, etc.)
Experience with independent price verification (IPV) and fair value hierarchy (Level 1, 2, 3 assets)
Exposure to financial instruments such as fixed income, derivatives, or structured products
Proficiency in Excel; experience with Python, SQL, or VBA is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with Front Office stakeholders

Preferred Experience

Background in investment banking, asset management, or hedge funds
Familiarity with pricing vendors (Bloomberg, Reuters, Markit, etc.)
Exposure to model validation or quantitative analysis
Progress toward or completion of CFA, CPA, or similar certification

What Good Looks Like (Success Profile)

Ability to challenge Front Office pricing with confidence and data-backed analysis
Strong understanding of market drivers and valuation sensitivities
Experience working with illiquid or hard-to-value assets
Detail-oriented with a strong control mindset

Why Apply

High visibility role interacting directly with Front Office and senior stakeholders
Exposure to a broad range of asset classes and complex products
Opportunity to develop into Product Control, Risk, or Front Office roles
Collaborative and fast-paced environment

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