Sr Valuation Analyst
- Employer
- Aflac
- Location
- Atlanta, USA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 30, 2024
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- Job Function
- Accounting/Audit/Tax
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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Salary Range: $57,000 - $145,000
Job Posting End Date: October 14, 2024
We've Got You Under Our Wing
We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all...The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune's 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there's a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
What does it take to be successful in this role?
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Intermediate knowledge of Bloomberg and/or Reuters and API functions
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, C++, etc.) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to utilize quantitative, statistical, mathematical, and/or computational financial techniques for independent fair valuations of securities including prior experience in model development, risk, valuation, and model validation development and implementation for Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income and OTC derivatives
• Demonstrated ability to perform some database management and perform programming of the valuation models, and at a minimum utilizing tools such as Excel (macros) and market data from providers such as Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, etc.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with peers, management, and internal customers
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Solid practical knowledge of financial products, pricing, and portfolio valuation
Education & Experience Required
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Experience Preferred
Travel
Less than or equal to 10%
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Draws on solid knowledge of financial products, pricing and portfolio valuation to execute the duties of the position, under general direction
• Completes daily and monthly valuation processes (pricing) for Aflac's $100+ billion investment portfolio
• Applies knowledge of mathematical, financial, and/or computational principles to assist in development and implementation of quantitative valuation models
• Assists with review and analysis of practices, policies and procedures for portfolio valuation and performance measurement
• Prepares and maintains on-going documentation efforts related to valuation and performance measurement policies, internal controls, processes and results
• Interacts with other areas in Investments, such as Portfolio Managers, Risk Management, Finance and Analytics to integrate and streamline applicable valuation and performance measurement processes
• Assists with the reporting of fair value accounting (i.e. Topic 820, formerly FAS 157, etc.)
• Assists with preparation and documentation for an officer-level Valuation and Pricing Committee focusing on key pricing and valuation initiatives and decisions • Performs due diligence and process reviews with various third-party valuation service providers, in addition to other external and internal pricing sources
• Participates in special projects and performs analyses as requested by management
• Performs other duties as required
Total Rewards
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $145,000.
In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you'll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.
Job Posting End Date: October 14, 2024
We've Got You Under Our Wing
We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all...The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune's 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there's a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.
- If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
- If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
- Acting with Integrity
- Communicating Effectively
- Pursuing Self-Development
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Change
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Intermediate knowledge of Bloomberg and/or Reuters and API functions
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, C++, etc.) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to utilize quantitative, statistical, mathematical, and/or computational financial techniques for independent fair valuations of securities including prior experience in model development, risk, valuation, and model validation development and implementation for Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income and OTC derivatives
• Demonstrated ability to perform some database management and perform programming of the valuation models, and at a minimum utilizing tools such as Excel (macros) and market data from providers such as Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, etc.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with peers, management, and internal customers
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Solid practical knowledge of financial products, pricing, and portfolio valuation
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree In accounting, finance, business, economics, computational finance, financial engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or other quantitatively intensive field
- Six years of professional job-related work experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Experience Preferred
- Graduate degree or work toward an MBA or a graduate degree
- Progress toward or willingness to work toward Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, CPA, or other similar professional designation
- Insurance accounting experience
Travel
Less than or equal to 10%
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Draws on solid knowledge of financial products, pricing and portfolio valuation to execute the duties of the position, under general direction
• Completes daily and monthly valuation processes (pricing) for Aflac's $100+ billion investment portfolio
• Applies knowledge of mathematical, financial, and/or computational principles to assist in development and implementation of quantitative valuation models
• Assists with review and analysis of practices, policies and procedures for portfolio valuation and performance measurement
• Prepares and maintains on-going documentation efforts related to valuation and performance measurement policies, internal controls, processes and results
• Interacts with other areas in Investments, such as Portfolio Managers, Risk Management, Finance and Analytics to integrate and streamline applicable valuation and performance measurement processes
• Assists with the reporting of fair value accounting (i.e. Topic 820, formerly FAS 157, etc.)
• Assists with preparation and documentation for an officer-level Valuation and Pricing Committee focusing on key pricing and valuation initiatives and decisions • Performs due diligence and process reviews with various third-party valuation service providers, in addition to other external and internal pricing sources
• Participates in special projects and performs analyses as requested by management
• Performs other duties as required
Total Rewards
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $145,000.
In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you'll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.
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