Friday, October 16, 2009

PRICING SUPERVISOR (Fixed Income Securities Exp) - (US-CA-Greater Los Angeles)


PRICING SUPERVISOR (Fixed Income Securities Exp) - (US-CA-Greater Los Angeles)

Compensation:
$110K - $120K / Year
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Job Type:
Full Time
Jobcode:
WJKJA3

Will be responsible for overseeing the pricing team and ensuring that the process is run efficiently and accurately. This includes the gathering of daily pricing data from various sources (external and internal), analyzing and back testing of proprietary fair value pricing models and communicating these results to various parties. Will need to be well versed in pricing policy, an expert on the latest industry recommended regulations regarding security valuation and have the ability to clearly communicate these to the pricing committee, clients and other internal or external parties.

Competencies:
§ Proven leader with minimum experience of five years of Pricing of fixed income securities
§ Experience with wide range of international and domestic security types: debt, rights warrants, options, futures and OTC derivatives; modeling experience is a plus
§ Strong communication skills required
§ Ability to maintain and defend a view of pricing that is independent of other areas
§ Experience with Bloomberg, MS Excel and internet-based tools required
§ Experience with Spot and Forward exchange rates a plus
§ Detailed oriented, organized, proactive, project oriented with the ability to perform in a fast paced, high pressure, team environment

Responsibilities/Duties:
§ Oversee pricing of daily valued client accounts/funds; ensure that is in-line with THE COMPANY'S pricing philosophy
§ Oversee the process of fair valuing complex assets, back test for accuracy, enhance models where appropriate
§ Oversee process for daily NAV approval of Mutual Funds
§ Prepare and present bi-monthly materials to THE COMPANY'S Pricing Committee
§ Ensure accurate and timely completion of daily tasks and projects
§ Work closely with other areas of the firm to accurately and efficiently disseminate pricing issues/information
§ Accurately communicate THE COMPANY'S philosophy and process to (internal and external) clients, consultants and auditors
§ Train, coach and mentor staff members; formally review staff semi-annually

Undergraduate degree in relevant field.
CFA preferred.

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