Citi Group VP - Equities Valuation Control Supervisor Hybrid 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

206370996

Job Background/Context:

The Valuation Control Group (VCG) is an independent global group within Product Control responsible for reviewing and reporting fair value inventory consistently across all asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibility

• Responsibility for all aspects of valuation control of the business, including validation of market data inputs, reporting and analysis.
• Producing and implementing methodologies / procedures for valuation adjustments and price testing across the business, with particular attention to the design of controls.
• Ensuring timely remediation of regulatory matters requiring attention, audit findings and associated reporting demands associated with the area of responsibility.
• Development of appropriate controls to effectively ensure compliance with Policies and Standards pertaining to Valuation Control.
• Acting as first point of escalation with regards to any discrepancies and price variance breaches
• Identifying pricing issues, valuation parameters or instrument types that may require particular attention with critical analysis of the valuation issues involved
• Take a leading role in global, cross-functional projects

People Management and Leadership

• Leadership and accountability for parts of NAM Equities Valuations
• Acting as a business partner to the Business, Risk, Compliance and Finance
• Managing / developing offshore team

Control Framework

• Enhancement and effective management of the VCG control and governance framework associated with the NAM Equities Business

Knowledge/Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience in a valuation, risk or product control related discipline
• Strong understanding of current global accounting and regulatory developments pertaining to valuation of financial instruments
• Ability to understand complex concepts and effectively challenge peers in Finance, Risk and the Business
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Skills:

• Ability to manage time and work priorities efficiently and effectively
• Ability to perform within a time pressurized environment
• Understanding how to design and maintain a robust control framework
• Understanding of cash and derivative valuation methodologies in at least one Asset class
• Hands-on experience of implementing new or enhancing existing valuation methodologies
• Working with other stakeholders in driving change
• An understanding of accounting for fair-valued instruments, with a focus on complex / exotic derivatives
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to train and develop a team
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Hands-on. Have a good eye for detail, but also be able to communicate to seniors in a succinct/clear fashion
• Project Management experience is a plus
• Advance Excel and MS Office

Competencies

• A proven track record of execution skills
• Ability to work well in a teams (actual and matrix)
• Ability to influence individuals outside of core management hierarchy
• Self-motivated and innovative
• Ability to prioritize to ensure deadlines are met
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to deal with a range of senior/junior staff across a number of disciplines

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any finance, economics or quantitative related subject.

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