Valuation Control Senior Analyst – Citi

The Valuation Control Group (VCG) is an independent team of subject matter experts within the Finance Division. VCG’s primary responsibility is to reasonably ensure that risk portfolios are fairly valued in accordance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. The team works closely with stakeholders, including senior management, business heads, product controllers, market risk, regulators, and internal and external audit.

As part of this group of diverse and supportive professionals, the main tasks involve performing valuation control processes for various businesses within Citi’s Institutional Clients Group.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to work within the Valuation Control Group as a senior finance analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform valuation control related core production: Independent Price Verification (IPV), Valuation Adjustments, Fair Value Levelling.
• Take full ownership of identified valuation discrepancies, conducting thorough investigations into root causes, collaborating with relevant teams for timely resolution, and clearly communicating findings to management.
• Drive the development, enhancement, and documentation of valuation control policies, procedures, and methodologies with particular attention to the design of controls, incorporating evolving industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely remediation of regulatory matters requiring attention, audit findings and reporting demands associated with the area of responsibility.
• Represent VCG in various cross‑functional initiatives, working groups, and discussions with internal and external auditors or regulatory bodies.
• Actively contribute to strategic projects aimed at strengthening the firm’s valuation control framework and improving operational efficiency.
• People management dependent on the level and scope of the position.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• 5‑10 years’ professional experience in Finance (preferably in valuations, product control, risk, financial control, or similar functions).
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities, with a proven track record of resolving complex valuation issues independently.
• Strong understanding of current global accounting and regulatory developments pertaining to valuation of financial instruments.
• In‑depth knowledge of a broad range of financial instruments, market dynamics, and valuation methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts and valuation results effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including senior management.
• Strong computer literacy with special regard to Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, or coaching teams is highly desirable for certain roles within this function.

The above qualifications and skills are considered as primary assets for the position – but we do not pursue perfectionism: we look for capable colleagues and help them grow to excellence in their fields and positions.

Benefits

• A platform to work on a wide range of projects leveraging product & valuation knowledge along with data tools including KNIME, Power BI, Tableau and Python.
• Flexible work arrangements in an organization that acknowledges work‑life balance.
• Career management and mentoring by senior colleagues and leaders.
• Inclusive and friendly corporate culture where gender diversity and equality is widely recognized.
• A socially active team and communities with diverse networking opportunities.
• A supportive workplace for professionals returning to the office from childcare leave.
• Competitive compensation package.
• In‑depth understanding of pricing and price verification approaches for various products.
• Opportunity to build strong process improvement capabilities.
• Managing a team in a multicultural banking environment (dependent on the level and scope of the position) and close interaction with other locations.
• Opportunity for participation in managerial development initiatives.

Citi is an equal‑opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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