We are working with a well-established global investment management firm that specializes in targeting traditional and non-traditional sources of alpha by employing multiple absolute return strategies. They are actively seeking a Valuations Analyst to join their team and report to the Valuations Controller. The ideal candidate has experience with pricing experience, P&L, and valuations experience within hedge funds. This is a fantastic ongoing contract opportunity, and we are looking to fill the position as quickly as possible.
Responsibilities:
Assist with mid-day and end of day pricing processes by compiling pricing from various sources, uploading them into accounting system and distributing them.
Maintain an ongoing tracker of simple and complex OTC options that are priced via broker statements or models.
Locate options in the broker statement and provide third party with option identifiers.
Monitor option prices on an ongoing basis and review broker quoted option prices at month-end.
Monitor stale prices and follow up with the Administrative, Information Technology, and Pricing vendors to resolve issues.
Assist with end of day P&L Flash distributed firmwide.
Compile broker quotes for convertible bonds on the 1st and 2nd business day of each month.
Assist in the preparation of the monthly Valuation Committee package.
Assist in addressing ad hoc pricing questions from portfolio managers.
Qualifications:
Valuation background (1-3 years working experience)
Math/finance/accounting educational background