IPV Roles, AVP & VP - Eximius Finance - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Role OverviewWe are seeking experienced professionals at AVP and VP levels to join our growing Independent Price Verification (IPV) team based in Edinburgh. The successful candidates will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of valuation processes across multiple asset classes, supporting portfolio risk management and investment decision-making.

Key ResponsibilitiesConduct independent price verification and validation of financial instruments across a broad range of asset classes including fixed income, equities, derivatives, and multi-asset portfolios.

Perform fair value adjustments, including bid-offer spreads, model adjustments, and trade-specific valuations.

Support fair value hierarchy (FVH) levelling, prudent valuation, and valuation uncertainty assessments.

Collaborate closely with trading desks, portfolio managers, risk management, product control, and other stakeholders to ensure robust valuation controls and governance.

Lead or contribute to valuation control projects, automation initiatives, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Prepare and present valuation reports, management information (MI), and support internal and external audit processes.

Assist in new trade/product approvals and new model validations within the valuation framework.

Monitor market developments and regulatory changes impacting valuation methodologies and controls.

Drive knowledge sharing and maintain a high-performance culture within the IPV team.

Required Qualifications and SkillsExtensive experience (typically 6+ years) in valuation control, portfolio risk, investment risk, or related financial control functions within a multi-asset environment.

Strong understanding of valuation techniques and challenges across fixed income, equities, derivatives, and multi-asset classes.

Knowledge of current global accounting standards and regulatory requirements related to fair value measurement (e.g., IFRS 13, Basel regulations).

Proficiency in data analytics and automation tools such as Python, VBA, Tableau, or similar is highly desirable.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and regions.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Relevant academic background in finance, economics, mathematics, or a quantitative discipline.

Preferred ExperienceExperience working within sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, or large financial institutions with global multi-asset portfolios.

Exposure to macro, credit, quantitative, and thematic investment strategies.

Familiarity with valuation control frameworks for complex financial products including structured products, securitized assets, and derivatives