Job Description
Title Senior Analyst - Fair Value
Department Asset Valuation
Location Dublin
Reports To Fair Value Manager
Level Level 3
We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.
About your team
The Asset Valuation department is comprised of two main functions - Pricing and Fair Value.
The Pricing function is responsible for the daily pricing of all securities held by onshore, offshore and institutional funds. The asset types covered include Equity, Fixed Income and Derivative instruments which are valued at multiple valuation points during the day.
The Fair Value function provides support to the Fair Value Committee who ensure that all FIL’s customers are treated fairly and equitably through implementation and application oversight of valuation policies. The Fair Value responsibilities include determining a reasonable value for securities that do not have regular exchange traded or market price, where outside influences could affect the value of associated holdings at the point of fund valuation. Fair value pricing is performed on both a market and individual security level.
About your role
The Senior Analyst role is responsible for ensuring FIL’s Fair Value procedures are applied to the portfolios’ holdings on a daily basis. This includes the supporting the controlled process and fulfilling the administrative, investigative, and reporting requirements of the Fair Value Committee.
Key Responsibilities
Operational
• Ensure all daily operational deadlines are met by the team including those designed to identify potential issues.
• Provide detailed analysis to the Manager on issues and escalate as appropriate in the absence of the Manager.
• Check all work completed by Analysts for accuracy.
• Support the running of the overall Asset Valuation process particularly during the valuation points.
• Ensure checklists are accurate and up to date daily.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate where appropriate to Technology groups.
• Ensure all queries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Escalate risk exposure issues in a timely manner.
Team Working
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal stakeholders and external parties
• Support and participate in cross departmental projects
• Work with colleagues to generate and deliver effective solutions
• Escalate risk exposure issues in a timely manner.
Planning and Organising
• Organise and mobilise others to achieve effective outcomes displaying a systematic approach to work
• Oversee the continuing review of procedures and checklists, ensuring that best practice is in place and risk exposure has been addressed.
• Manage critical deadlines and responses to urgent valuation decisions, utilising team skills and strengths as appropriate
• Has a positive, hands on and constructive approach to all challenges
• Ensures team records are easily accessible and meet audit requirements
About you
Our ideal candidate requirements are:
• Experience in securities valuation, pricing, fund accounting, investment operations, or a related function.
• Strong understanding of asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives and private market investments.
• Understanding of valuation methodologies, including market, income and cost-based approaches.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a time critical environment
• Capable of juggling and prioritising multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Effective decision-maker; can present and defend an argument or decision
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong sense of ownership; can work independently to deliver results
• Effective problem solver; can troubleshoot issue independently
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Risk aware; learns from mistakes and does not repeat them.
Feel rewarded
For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
Skills Required
- Experience in securities valuation, pricing, fund accounting, investment operations, or a related function.
- Strong understanding of equities, fixed income, derivatives, and private market investments.
- Understanding of market, income, and cost-based valuation methodologies.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a time-critical environment.
- Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Effective communication skills at all levels.
- Effective decision-making and ability to present and defend decisions.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of results.
- Effective problem-solving and independent troubleshooting skills.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Risk awareness and ability to learn from mistakes.
Fidelity International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fidelity International and has not been reviewed or approved by Fidelity International.
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Parental & Family Support — Family leave and carers’ support are emphasized via equalized paid parental leave globally and enhanced maternity/adoption policies. Inclusive provisions also cover carers’ leave and compassionate leave to support diverse family needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits and private medical insurance are consistently highlighted as part of the core package across locations. Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and menopause support, reinforce the depth of health coverage.
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Retirement Support — Pension and retirement savings are positioned as a strong element of the total package in multiple markets. Retirement design is frequently cited alongside paid time off and flexibility as part of a solid overall offer.
Fidelity International Insights
What We Do
Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.5 million customers globally. As a privately held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 countries and with $739.9 billion* in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals. Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $567 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures. *Data as of 31 March 2021
