Finance Supervisor (Valuation Control Group) (Hybrid)

Join the Valuation Control Group of our expanding Citi Finance Team in Budapest to be part of supportive and friendly network of Finance professionals!

The Valuation Control Group (VCG) is an independent team of subject matter experts within the Finance Division. VCG’s primary responsibility is to reasonably ensure that risk portfolios are fairly valued in accordance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. In doing so, the team works closely with its stakeholders, including senior management, business heads, product control, market risk, regulators, and both internal and external audit.

We are a people-oriented organization that appreciates and promotes personal and professional aspirations, and we acknowledge life-work balance throughout your career path.

In this position you will use and expand your experience and professional skills for the following responsibilities:

• supervise Valuation Control Analyst(s) and act as a reviewer and first point of escalation
• efficiently allocate resources to project work and end-user process enhancements
• manage  senior stakeholders and lead valuation meetings with various business functions
• perform Independent Price Verification (IPV), calculate and/or verify Valuation Adjustments, and perform Fair Value Levelling
• identify and resolve pricing issues, control deficiencies, backup coverage gaps, and process documentation deficiencies
• perform internal and external reporting related tasks, including compliance with the European Banking Authority’s Regulatory Technical Standards on Prudent Valuation
• work with Front Office and other stakeholders to ensure proper resolution of any valuation issues

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The ideal candidate for this position preferably possesses the following qualifications and skills:

• university or College degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or a similar relevant discipline
• at least 4-6 years’ professional experience in a relevant field of Finance (preferably Valuations, Risk, Product Control, or similar functions)
• knowledge of, experience with, or a demonstrated interested in capital markets products (Equities, Bonds, Commodities, FX, Options, Swaps, Futures, Forwards)
• strong computer literacy, with special regards to Microsoft Excel (VBA and Python being a plus)
• ability to communicate (in English) effectively and efficiently across functions and departments
• attention to detail, control-focused mind-set, and a high level of proactiveness
• good time management and stakeholder management skills
• strong process improvement capabilities and track record

Benefits

• flexible work arrangements in an organization that acknowledges life-work balance
• career management and mentoring by senior colleagues and leaders
• opportunity for participation in wide range of professional trainings (ACCA, CFA, FRM)
• inclusive and friendly corporate culture where gender diversity and equality is widely recognized
• a socially active team and communities with diverse networking opportunities
• a supportive workplace for professionals returning to the office from childcare leave
• competitive compensation package
• exposure to a number of different capital market products
• in-depth understanding of pricing and price verification approaches for various products
• understanding accounting standards relating to fair value reporting for derivatives
• understanding the regulatory impact on valuation and pricing

Your journey and flexible career at Citi begins here – apply now!

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