Senior Valuations Lead LATAM

LSEG•New York, NY

2d•$170,000 - $283,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Valuations Lead is responsible for providing timely and accurate end-of-day evaluations of LATAM sovereign and corporate fixed income securities for LSEG Pricing Service. LSEG evaluations are used by banks, asset managers, index managers, wealth managers, and auditors for client statements, research, risk analysis, performance metrics, and portfolio valuation. LSEG provides evaluations on over 3MM fixed income securities and derivatives daily. About LSEG Pricing Service LSEG Pricing Service provides real time and validated end of day evaluated prices on over 3MM securities. Our staff consists of over 145 fixed income professionals in New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, Lagunilla de Heredia, and Gdynia. Coverage includes sovereign debt, corporate debt, convertible securities, bank debt, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, derivatives, and structured notes.

Requirements

Approximately 10+ years of experience in fixed income valuation or a related field
Demonstrated experience in LATAM fixed income markets (around 5+ years preferred)
Significant experience working with illiquid or less frequently traded securities
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Strong understanding of fixed income mathematics and valuation principles
Advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to analyze and manage large datasets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging effectively with clients and stakeholders
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships through direct interaction

Responsibilities

Lead the development and refinement of valuation methodologies and automation initiatives to enhance pricing accuracy and expand coverage across hard currency and local market securities
Establish and manage strategic relationships with internal teams and external partners to support asset class growth and market coverage
Monitor macroeconomic and political developments to identify and assess risks impacting valuations
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and index operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication
Evaluate and enhance the incorporation of market color and qualitative inputs into the valuation process
Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve pricing accuracy and consistency
Enhance the timeliness and effectiveness of responses to client price challenges
Identify model limitations, data anomalies, and process inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions for improvement
Perform daily valuations across assigned fixed income portfolios and provide coverage support as needed
Mentor and develop junior team members, particularly during periods of market stress and volatility
Maintain comprehensive documentation of valuation methodologies, processes, and enhancements
Clearly communicate valuation methodologies to clients, including both high-level frameworks and detailed security-specific analyses