Executive - Complex Securities - Financial Services, London

EY

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.Executive, Complex Securities (Financial Services), Valuations and Business ModellingThe opportunityOur Financial Services Valuations Modelling and Economics business is part of EY-Parthenon, that works with Financial Services clients across insurance, banking, capital markets, and wealth and asset management sectors. We advise our clients on a range of valuation matters across commercial, strategic, financial reporting, tax, and operational purposes.We are seeking to expand our existing Complex Securities business to capture exciting opportunities, particularly within the Banking and Capital Markets, Private Equity, and FinTech sectors. We are looking for an Executive with strong mathematical finance and financial engineering skills to grow our team to the next level. We work with major corporate and private equity clients, investment banks, large central government departments and other public sector bodies, advising them on complex strategic, commercial, financial and operational decisions.Your key responsibilitiesAs an Executive or Senior Executive within Complex Securities you will carry out valuations of complex financial products, including but not limited to: equity and interest rate derivatives, structured products, credit instruments, management incentive schemes, as well as develop solutions for clients based on sound quantitative models.You will work across the financial services team, applying financial engineering techniques in a practical setting. You will be able to understand the fundamentals of valuation, prepare an independent analysis, and explain the rationale behind the chosen approach, drawing on your experience from either financial services, consultancy or in a relevant role in industry, with demonstrable problem solving skills.Skills and attributes for successWe require highly motivated candidates with strong numerical skills / technical knowledge, project management skills and a demonstrable interest and experience in complex securities valuation. We would welcome candidates with the following attributes:
  • Two years of experience in a professional services firm, consultancy, investment bank, corporate finance group or corporate development role, preferably with experience related with complex securities valuations (e.g., equity derivatives, fixed income instruments, and credit products).
  • Practical experience with modelling complex securities and derivative instruments adopting relevant methodologies (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, lattice models) and applying financial engineering techniques in a practical setting.
  • Good knowledge of core valuation methodologies (e.g., income approach, market approach).
  • Ability to play a key role in projects, including communication with clients and key stakeholders, model building, preparing deliverables in demanding timeline.
  • Qualification in Computer Science, Operational Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or another highly numerate science.
  • Strong Excel skills.
  • Knowledge of programming languages, including VBA and Python.
  • Highly numerate with a strong technical knowledge and experience of applying analytical and modelling techniques to provide insights to business issues.
Ideally, you'll also have
  • Financial Services background.
  • Understanding of equity derivatives, fixed income, and credit products.
  • Understanding of IFRS 9 / IFRS 13 and other relevant accounting standards relating to the measurement of financial instruments and derivatives.
What we look forWe are looking for candidates who are excited about Complex Securities within transactions. You'll thrive on being a numerate, logical thinker with a passion for this field and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly over model reviews as well as building assignments where required.What we offer youWe will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn about careers at EY-Parthenon.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.EY | Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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