VP- Commodities- Valuation Risk
Job in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-10
Listing for:
Robert Walters
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-10
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Corporate Finance, Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
London Level: Vice President A leading Financial Services firm is seeking an experienced Valuation Risk Manager to join its centralised Valuation Control function within the Chief Risk Office.
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London Level: Vice President A leading global Financial Services firm is seeking an experienced Valuation Risk Manager to join its centralised Valuation Control function within the Chief Risk Office. This is a high-profile second-line role supporting a growing Commodities and Energy trading business. The successful candidate will provide independent challenge and oversight of the valuation of trading positions. Responsibilities Oversee valuation-control activities for Commodities and Energy trading portfolios, including daily and monthly Independent Price Verification (IPV).
Review and challenge trader marks, valuation inputs, pricing methodologies and the appropriateness of independent market data. Review fair value reserves, prudent valuation adjustments and IFRS fair-value hierarchy classifications. Assess and recommend approval of new trades, new product activity and Day 1 P&L recognition decisions. Identify valuation uncertainty across liquid and illiquid products, including model limitations, data gaps, liquidity considerations and unobservable inputs.
Develop and enhance fair value and prudent valuation methodologies in line with internal policy, regulatory technical standards and market practice. Candidate profile Proven experience in Valuation Control, Valuation Risk, Product Control, Market Risk, Model Risk or a related control function within an investment bank, commodities house or Energy trading environment. Strong understanding of the valuation of Commodities and Energy products, ideally including power, gas, LNG, oil, refined products, carbon, options or structured derivatives.
Practical exposure to IPV, valuation reserves, fair value adjustments, prudent valuation, Day 1 P&L and/or IFRS 13 fair-value hierarchy requirements. Able to understand pricing models, assess their limitations and form a credible independent view on valuation risk. ACA, ACCA, CFA, FRM, MSc in Finance/Economics or similar qualifications would be beneficial, though directly relevant experience will be highly valued. If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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