Valuation Risk Controller, Finance, Associate

Team Profile: Morgan Stanley Valuation Control provide an independent valuation assessment across the entire spectrum of financial instruments, ranging from vanilla products to the most complex structured and derivative transactions. This process involves the certification of models and their valuation methodologies, testing for adherence to such methodologies, evaluating internal valuation marks against external benchmarks, identification and resolution of valuation discrepancies, and communicating a valuation assessment to senior trading and Finance management. The team is also involved in the continuous enhancements of the valuation control infrastructure with a view towards global and cross-product standardization.

About us: Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The company provides a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place to learn, grow and achieve. You will be exposed to a truly international and multi-cultural environment that appreciates and respects who you are as a person .

We offer:
- The chance to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into our business
- Work with and obtain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of financial products from plain vanilla products to the most exotic structured derivatives
- Engagement with the other offices globally, including New York, London, Tokyo and Budapest
- A competitive salary and benefits package, and eligibility for annual bonus
- Open minded and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously
- Continued professional development based on your career interests

You will:
- Undertake monthly independent valuations (IPV) across a wide range of equity derivatives and cash products using external data sources and financial models
- Communicate with traders regularly to convey valuation results and discuss marking methodologies
- Review valuation and risk models while working closely with model developers
- Enhance and streamline existing working processes.
- Contribute to regulatory deliverables and automation projects.
- Understand global financial markets, follow market movements and comprehend the impact on the portfolio and firm

You have:
- Completed degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or Business related discipline
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Understanding of and interest in the financial markets and products
- Good communication skills and ability to develop strong internal client relationships
- Willingness to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
- Strong analytical, quantitative skills and solid knowledge of Excel
- Previous experience of equity derivatives valuation and/or risk is an advantage.