Senior Valuation Control Consultant

Job Description

About this role: Due to business growth Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced Senior Valuation Control Consultant. Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement independent price verification of financial instruments, held by Wells Fargo International, to ensure reasonable valuation.
• Analyze price verification results in the context of risk, P&L and trading activity to produce holistic reporting and commentary on business performance.
• Facilitate business expansion and new product development by establishing price verification infrastructure and processes as a prerequisite to new product launch.
• Collaborate with modeling and quant teams to ensure and report model validation as well as analyze and quantify model limitations and uncertainties.
• Implement Global Aged Inventory Policy for Wells Fargo International.
• Produce monthly Price Verification and Aged Inventory reports.
• Collaborate with Market Risk teams in oversight of the business such that valuation control and risk management related policies are administered holistically.
• Ensure implementation of the appropriate valuation adjustment policies and procedures to the financial instruments held by Wells Fargo International.
• Ensure appropriate Fair Value Hierarch leveling of Trading Book financial instruments.
• Assist the International Head of Product Control and other team members on ad hoc tasks and projects as required.
• Proactively drive IPV production re-engineering and controls enhancements.
• Develop relationships and collaborate with the business, market risk, model risk, middle office, and collateral operations to resolve valuation related issues.

Requirements

• University degree (or equivalent) and professionally qualification with extensive and detailed post qualification experience.
• Experience in Risk Analytics, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Experience in building out valuation control framework to support a growing business including supporting new products and growing existing businesses.
• Progressive record of accomplishment, and achievement within finance and/or risk analytics roles.
• Strong technical skills including detailed product knowledge, finance, and solid understanding of valuation concepts.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to give presentations and briefings to management and business.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft office, including Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of automated analytics tools, such as Alteryx/Tableau/Power BI, would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of FX, interest rate, and inflation derivatives would be a plus.

• Must be able to work independently whilst providing leadership and positive collaboration within a fast paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Results focused, organised and efficient.
• Creative and strategic thinking skills combined with a pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability to work under pressure and maintain high energy levels.
• Job Expectations: Wells Fargo operates a Hybrid working model combining office and home working. The requirement is a minimum of 3 days in the office.

We Value Diversity At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountablefor execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and complianceobligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with thebusiness units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protectedveteran. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilitiesis available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.