Associate - Portfolio Valuations

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 08
S&P Global Market Intelligence
**T he Team**: The fastest-growing product of Markit is its offering in the arena of independent cash and derivatives valuations. With access to the most unique and wide cash and OTC derivatives data set from the highly regarded Totem Service and consensus cash pricing services, Markit Portfolio Valuations is in a privileged position as a third-party cross-asset valuations provider, to accurately calibrate its models to the market and provide independent valuations for exotic cash and derivative products.

**Responsibilities**:This work would include**:
Regular daily valuations for client portfolios and addressing price challenges.
Driving the development and implementation of the regional valuations business plan.
Implementing prototype pricing models and/or testing production valuation models for non-standard instruments originating in the region.
Providing response to more complex/quantitative queries about Markit’s data and valuation products.
**What We’re Looking For**:
Undergraduate or postgraduate degree. A degree in quantitative finance discipline will be preferred.
CFA/FRM completed /appearing will be preferred
Strong Understanding of financial derivatives instrument types and their valuation
Strong understanding of models underlying structured derivative valuations.
Excel/VBA, SQL, Python or other programming skills to prototype/test pricing models.
Excellent communication skills.
2-3 years’ experience in the structured derivatives markets ( e.g. trading, quant / sales structuring, risk analysis, model validation, product control, collateral or valuations analysis etc.)
Basic understanding of database structures and use of SQL.
Experience in a client facing environment or account management.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
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**Our Purpose**:
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**Our People**:
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**Benefits**:
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**Our benefits include**:
**Health & Wellness**: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
**Flexible Downtime**: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
**Continuous Learning**: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
**Invest in Your Future**: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
**Family Friendly Perks**: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
**Beyond the Basics**: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global**:
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