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Team/Role Overview We are seeking an outstanding candidate to be part of the EMEA Equities Valuation Control team as Valuation Control Supervisor

The candidate must have a strong understanding of current global accounting and regulatory developments pertaining to the valuation of financial instruments, along with a strong understanding of implementing/maintaining an effective control framework

The role will cover valuation control of the entire inventory held within the EMEA Equities business and will require strong communication skills and teamwork across multiple locations and departments

Due to the technical nature of the role and the high-volume nature of the business, it is important that the candidate demonstrates an aptitude to succeed in learning the technical aspects of Equities valuations, in order to pose a credible challenge to a growing business

What you’ll do The Valuation Control Group (VCG) is an independent global group within Product Control responsible for reviewing and reporting fair value inventory consistently across all asset classes. VCG is organised along business lines and clients of the group include Business Heads, Line Product Control, Market Risk, Model Risk, Compliance, Legal Department, Middle Office, Internal Audit, external audit firms and the regulatory bodies in countries impacted by Citi’s footprint. VCG collaborates closely with its client base to ensure complete understanding of business valuation issues and accurate execution of valuation control policy

The successful candidate will supervise parts of the Equities business from a valuation perspective within EMEA

Due to the small size of the team, the candidate will be expected to have hands-on involvement

Primary Responsibility Responsibility for all aspects of valuation control of the business, including validation of market data inputs, reporting and analysis

Producing and implementing methodologies / procedures for valuation adjustments and price testing across the business, with particular attention to the design of controls

Ensuring timely remediation of regulatory matters requiring attention, audit findings and associated reporting demands associated with the area of responsibility

Development of appropriate controls to effectively ensure compliance with Policies and Standards pertaining to Valuation Control

Acting as first point of escalation with regards to any discrepancies and price variance breaches Identifying pricing issues, valuation parameters or instrument types that may require particular attention with critical analysis of the valuation issues involved Take a leading role in global, cross-functional projects People Management and Leadership Leadership and accountability for parts of EMEA Equities Valuations

Acting as a business partner to the Business, Risk, Compliance and Finance

Managing / developing offshore team

Control Framework Enhancement and effective management of the VCG control and governance framework associated with the EMEA Equities Business

What we’ll need from you Experience in a valuation, risk or product control related discipline

Strong understanding of current global accounting and regulatory developments pertaining to valuation of financial instruments

Ability to understand complex concepts and effectively challenge peers in Finance, Risk and the Business

Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Ability to manage time and work priorities efficiently and effectively

Ability to perform within a time pressurised environment

Understanding how to design and maintain a robust control framework

Understanding of cash and derivative valuation methodologies in at least one Asset class

Hands-on experience of implementing new or enhancing existing valuation methodologies

Working with other stakeholders in driving change

An understanding of accounting for fair-valued instruments, with a focus on complex / exotic derivatives

Excellent people management skills with the ability to train and develop a team

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal

Hands-on

Have a good eye for detail, but also be able to communicate to seniors in a succinct/clear fashion. A proven track record of execution skills

Ability to work well in a teams (actual and matrix)

Ability to influence individuals outside of core management hierarchy

Self-motivated and innovative

Ability to prioritise to ensure deadlines are met

Excellent interpersonal skills – able to deal with a range of senior/junior staff across a number of disciplines. A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in any finance, economics or quantitative related subject required

What we can offer you We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve

In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretional annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Programme Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day

We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive

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Job Family Group: Finance Job Family: Valuation Control Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills Communication, Data Analysis, Digital Skills, Domain Expertise, Internal Controls, Planning and Organizing, Product Knowledge, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Technical Product Modeling

Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter

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