Senior Valuation Officer

Job Description

Job Specification Challenge and validate financial models for the valuation of complex exotic OTC derivatives and strategies (such as various types of swaps (dispersion, variance, correlation, CMS) or options/ option strategies (dual digital, dispersion, CMS, volatility straddle) private equity and venture debt investments. Regularly validate counterparty valuations for such complex financial derivatives and valuation recommendations or valuation reports for asset classes like private equity or venture capital under tight fund deadlines. Analyse events (corporate or other) with regards to valuation, such as restructurings or special market developments. Prepare the back testing for target fund investments and analyze deviations between the audited financial statement and the corresponding capital account statemen as part of the audit process. Prepare and present proposals for valuation decisions to the valuation committee including senior management. Monitor the funds compliance with relevant laws, regulations and fund documentation. Build bridges to clients and external parties like auditors or valuation service providers and communicate internally with all levels of the company to effectively achieve goals and meet expectations. Contribute efficiently to new projects such as the onboarding of new clients. Skills Required At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable role, eg in an asset management or a big4 company, corporate finance, deal or risk advisory. Background in a preferably quantitative discipline, eg master's in mathematics, physics, engineering, econometrics. Excellent understanding of mathematical finance and financial modelling skills. Very strong command of ICE/SuperD GUI to set up complex OTC derivatives, Refinitiv, Bloomberg including Bloomberg Pricers. Team spirit and communication skills including a critical mindset. Flexibility and ability to manage various tasks under tight deadlines. Excellent understanding of the regulatory, valuation and accounting environment in Luxembourg for alternative asset managers (eg AIFM Directive resp. CDR 231/2013, CSSF 18/698, IFRS, CSA Valuation). Strong command of Microsoft Excel and Word. English proficiency: additional languages, especially German, are considered an asset.