Valuation Control Specialist.
This mandate is run by SYMPHONI HR, a Mumbai-based executive search firm, est. 2003. Applications are email-verified and reach the search team running the role — confidentially, always.
About the organisation.
Our client is a leading global financial services organisation in the banking sector, serving institutional and corporate clients across multiple markets. They operate at significant scale with a strong focus on governance, risk management and control excellence. The culture emphasises rigour, collaboration and continuous professional development.
About the role.
The Associate in Valuation Control will be responsible for independently validating the fair value of complex financial instruments, including Level 3 securities and private markets holdings. The role supports the audit process through back-testing, market movement analysis and roll-forward reviews, while ensuring compliance with IPEV, IFRS and US GAAP valuation standards. This is a hybrid role based in Mumbai, offering exposure to governance frameworks and data-driven control processes.
What you will do.
- Perform independent valuation control reviews of Level 3 and other complex financial instruments
- Apply and assess valuation methodologies in line with IPEV, IFRS and US GAAP requirements
- Support audit activities including back-testing, market movement analysis and roll-forward reviews
- Conduct independent derivatives pricing reviews and challenge valuation inputs and assumptions
- Analyse large datasets with high accuracy to identify valuation anomalies and trends
- Prepare clear documentation, reports and presentations for management and governance forums
- Collaborate with front office, finance, risk and audit teams to resolve valuation issues
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of valuation control governance frameworks
What you bring.
- 2-4 years of experience in valuation, audit, or operations within private markets or financial services
- Working knowledge of valuation methodologies under IPEV, IFRS and US GAAP, including Level 3 securities
- Experience in valuation control, governance or independent price verification
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to process large-scale data with high accuracy
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and Power BI
- ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA or an equivalent professional qualification
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a hybrid team structure
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