Just
Job title:
Head of Investment Valuation
Company
Just
Job description
At Just we encourage a flexible and agile working environment for the majority of our opportunities. Get in touch with us to discuss in more detail.About the roleWe are looking for a Head of Investment Valuation to lead our Investment Valuation team and lead the delivery of asset modelling methodology and systems, short-term liquidity risk modelling and management, and other initiatives.ResponsibilitiesLeads the Investment Valuation team in accordance with Just’s behavioural principles. Drives strategy and proactively shapes outcomes for the team.Provides actuarial/technical expertise to support the accurate and appropriate valuation of Just’s investment assets, derivatives and repo.Leads asset modelling and governance development required to value new types of assets, driving dialogue with asset managers as required.Maintains master list of Just’s requirements for asset managers in respect of asset valuation and reporting.Provides technical expertise to own, develop, and maintain the documentation of the Group’s asset, derivatives and repo modelling methodology, including IFRS Level 3 assets and limited-price-indexation (LPI) linked assets valuations and validations.Owns the technical development and maintenance of the LPI projection model and other market yield curve infrastructure.Owns and maintains a sustainable operating model for illiquid asset valuation and associated independent price verification (“IPV”); Manages the associated asset manager and vendor relationships .Analyses and explains the IFRS Level 3 asset valuation differences between Just Group and asset managers or other vendors supplying valuations where applicable.Provides actuarial/technical expertise to model short-term liquidity risk.Provides technical assistance/actuarial input to other initiatives associated with the Investment Operations function.Assesses and communicates to key asset valuation judgment areas for relevant management, executive and Board committees.Deputy chairs the Asset Valuation CommitteeAssists with preparing clear and concise material and presentations, internal papers, approvals and management information, where applicableLeads dialogue with external auditors regarding asset valuation matters.Develops and maintains an appropriate risks and controls framework for asset valuation processes.Works closely with internal stakeholders, most notably in the areas of Investments, Finance, Actuarial, and Risk, and in particular, supports the regular Investment Operations processes.Skills & ExperienceA qualified actuary or equivalent quantitative and professional profile. The ideal candidate would have substantial experience in the Investments, Reporting or Treasury area.Track record of developing practical solutions to complex technical issuesExperience in financial markets, in particular corporate bonds/loans, financial derivatives and repo are highly desirable.Excellent knowledge of fixed income assets, derivatives and repoKnowledge of Bloomberg and FIS Quantum is desirableExcellent knowledge of Excel and VBA and potentially other financial modelling softwareExcellent problem-solving skillsGood understanding of data management and analysisAbility to communicate complex ideas and analysis to a less technical audienceAble to take the initiative to identify and solve issues proactively.Company BenefitsA Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life AssuranceAlong with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your BirthdayPrivate Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in caseA generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targetsOpportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the companyFREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits PortalPlus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved onesAbout UsWe’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly.How people work, save, and plan for the future is all changing. A new generation of retirees needs a new kind of retirement company. A company who will look for new ways of doing things – and will always put the customer first.That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement. And with you on our team, we’re going to make sure they get it.We’ve built our sustainability strategy around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and have selected goals where we believe we can make the most difference. By aligning our activity with these global goals, we can make sure we play our part in addressing the wider issues facing the planet and leave a positive legacy to the world. You can read more about our sustainability strategy .Diversity, equity and inclusion are priorities for us. Having a diverse, talented workforce with colleagues of different backgrounds, world views and experiences is the right thing to do. It’s also the most effective way to succeed, innovate and better serve our customers now and in the future. We are committed to our targets on gender and ethnicity and run a number of successful mentoring and sponsorship programmes for our colleagues from diverse backgrounds. We have multiple active employee network groups which champion issues including gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and neurodiversity. You can read more about our DE&I strategy and commitments .What’s clear about working at Just is that we care. We care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing and most importantly – each other. We look forward to welcoming you to the team soon.
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:04:56 GMT
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