Valuation Analytics Specialist for a Global Financial Company

Responsibilities

• Regular communication with clients, business partners and other stakeholders
• Mapping and reconciling cashflow structures and trade valuations effectively
• Accommodating client specific requests e.g. aid in setting up client specific data interpretation
• Providing support to clients e.g. investigating unexpected results or failed calculations, identifying data issues, discussing and supporting changes to trade portfolios, explanation/interpretation of results
• Identifying service and functionality improvements for development based on client needs
• Liaising directly with clients and prospects to ensure that they are able to use the service effectively and efficiently
• Explaining to clients and prospects the basic model assumptions and the ideas underpinning calculations
• Provide training to subscribers and colleagues
• Proactively monitor subscribers' activity on our website and contact clients with ideas and suggestions for more efficient usage as appropriate

Requirements

• Maths, Physics or Engineering background
• Fluent in both English and Japanese
• A good understanding of OTC Derivative products and the specific properties that describe different types of trades
• Knowledge and understanding of the calculation of valuation and various risk measures associated with OTCs
• Proficiency in standard applications (eg. Excel) and experience in others
• Knowledge and experience of one or more coding language (eg. Python) is a plus, but not a requirement
• Business perspective
• Very good communication skills (verbal and written)