Valuation Oversight – Management Analytics (AVP/VP) recruitment

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Role Description

DB Asset Management Global Valuation Oversight

This newly-formed group within the Finance Division oversees the valuation activities of all DB Asset Management’s business channels.  The mandate is summarized as follows:

•   Oversee global adequacy of pricing controls and consistency of processes and documentation, e.g. in cases where affected assets are held in multiple regions or across business channels

•   Oversee and monitor the portfolio of Approved Alternative Pricing Methods

•   Oversee and monitor exceptions in the regular pricing processes

•   Vet Alternative Pricing Methods and present to Pricing Committees for approval

•   Oversee the validity of valuations received from Pricing Vendors Experts

•   Facilitate regional solutions to pricing control, process and documentation where local requirements dictate

•   Oversee valuation-related financial disclosures

•   Escalate important Valuation issues discussed at regional and business-specific Pricing Committees to the Global Valuation Committee and/or the regional Operating Committees as necessary

Job Description:  Valuation Oversight - Management Analytics (VP/AVP)

•   Contribute to VCG global strategic initiatives focused on business process reengineering and change to improve operational performance and efficiency.

•   Assist in development and application of key performance indicators.

•   Develop and implement monitoring oversight processes to assess reliability/quality of pricing provided by external pricing vendors

•   Evaluate ad hoc Fair Value proposals necessary due to gap in vendor coverage or reliability concerns

•   Conduct quality assurance reviews for compliance with Valuation Policy Framework.

•   Interpret policy and provide guidance to ensure maintenance of policy compliance.

•   Liaise with other DB offices and offshore locations

Qualifications:

•   2-6 years experience in management consulting, financial institution or Big 4 firm. Process reengineering / development of key performance indicators / strategy / change experience (covering financial institutions) preferred.

•   Demonstrated project management and organizational skills a must. Detail and process oriented.

•   Business knowledge of financial instruments in fixed income and equities. Valuation or finance experience a plus.

•   Strong communication skills (written and oral).

•   MS Powerpoint and Excel skills strongly preferred.

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