Valuation Specialist (f/m/d) - Limited to 24 months

We are currently hiring a Valuation Specialist (f/m/d) to support the Independent Price Verification Team.

This position will be based in Frankfurt.

What you will do

• Verify the accuracy of externally sourced prices for listed instruments (e.g. Bonds, ABS, Convertibles, etc.) and of externally sourced market values for OTC derivatives (e.g. Options, IRS, CDS, etc.)
• Determine fair values of less liquid securities (e.g. Distressed debt, Delisted equity, 3-rd party alternative investment funds, etc.) by means of an appropriate valuation model
• Model non-plain vanilla OTC derivatives (e.g. Swaptions, Basket CDS, etc.) with tools provided by 3-rd party vendors (mainly Bloomberg)
• Resolve time critical valuation issues respecting investment funds´ cut-off times
• Communicate effectively to internal stakeholders (e.g. Risk Management, Investment teams, Legal & Investment Compliance, Fund Administration, etc.)

What you bring

Required:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field
• Knowledge of the most widely used valuation models (e.g. Discounted Cash Flows, Enterprise Value, Black Scholes, Stochastic Volatility, Hull-White, etc.)
• Microsoft Office (especially MS Access and MS Excel)
• Excellent people skills and good communicator; must be able to effectively communicate to various levels (management, investment professionals, client service, outside business partners)
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in an organized and methodical manner
• High commitment, motivation and willingness to take on responsibility
• The ability to work independently as well as the ability to work flexibly in a team environment
• Fluency (in spoken and written) in English

Preferred:

• Relevant experience within the financial industry, preferably in the asset valuation function of an international asset manager
• First-hand experience with the pricing service of the major data providers (e.g. Bloomberg, S&P, LSEG, etc.)
• Coding skills in Python and SQL
• Experience in developing new IT applications for streamlining processes
• CFA or FRM charter
• Fluency in German both spoken and written

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning & development
• Volunteering time
• … and so much more!