375 Valuation Specialist jobs in Malaysia

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The opportunity
We are looking to grow our Quantitative Analytics and Treasury Services ("QATS") practice within the Financial Services - Financial Accounting Advisory Services ("FAAS"). More concretely we are looking for credit modelling and quant finance individual to support Assurance teams with with independent quantitative analysis on various financial instruments and model testing used for the purpose of financial reporting. Included are opportunities to develop individual consulting skillsets and to provide services in areas of model governance and frameworks.

The service we provide within EY cover a broad spectrum of responsibilities faced with respect to financial instruments valuations and expected credit loss modelling. You will experience ongoing professional development through interactions with internal and external clients.

The QATS team at EY uses sophisticated techniques from financial engineering to credit modelling to assist clients to develop risk models for pricing, risk management and regulatory compliance purposes.

Your key responsibilities:

• Credit Modelling

• Perform model development and model validations on credit risk models for Basel and IFRS 9 purposes

• Identify sources of model risk through comprehensive review of all model components and developmental evidence and challenging the assumptions and basis of which the components are being derived
• Employ statistical modelling methodologies in performing validation and produce results to be analyzed from statistical as well as business perspective.
• Keep updated on industry developments in terms of regulatory requirements and best practice modelling techniques

• Write high quality model validation reports and/or presentations

• Valuation of Financial Instruments

• Perform independent valuation for a diverse range of financial instruments

• Assist in developing valuation models to assess a variety of financial instruments adopting option pricing theory, fixed income and structured finance models, Monte Carlo simulation, statistical analysis, and other quantitative analysis

• Provide assistance in review of valuation approach, methodology, and assumptions adopted by clients

• Project Management

• Technically contribute to managing projects which includes packaging overall project findings into clear, concise and high-quality deliverables

• Ensure all modelling tasks are completed timely

• Build valuable relationships with external clients and internal peers

• Challenge yourself to continually learn and teach, mentoring others while developing your own career through various exposures in client projects

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating team members on progress
• Highly motivated, ability to multi-task, work independently under minimum supervision and deliver top-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethics within a professional environment
• Good project management skills

The successful candidate must be able to display several achievements below:

• Within 6 months of joining, the candidate should:

• Understand how various credit risk parameters are developed and validated

• Gain basic understanding on programming languages, such as R, Python, SAS and VBA.
• Understand the mechanics and valuation methodology behind various derivative financial instruments and perform valuation for such financial instruments using EY developed tools

• Work independently with minimum supervision and take ownership on the projects assigned

• Within 1 year of joining, the candidate should:

• Confidently manage client and resolve issues typically encountered by client with regards to credit risk parameters quantification

• Explain to general non-technical audiences on the rationale of the assumptions, methodologies and movements of various credit risk parameters
• Adaptive and committed in intense environment and tight deadlines in providing deliverables to stake holders
• Excellent time management and prioritize various projects allocated
• Able to work together within the team and actively provide guidance to junior staffs in order to deliver high quality work products

To qualify for the role, you must have the following attributes:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field e.g. mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, data science, business analytics, physics, financial engineering or engineering with programming skills
• Industry related certification is a plus (e.g., FRM, CFA)
• For senior role, minimum 2 years of relevant experience in any of the following areas: Model Development & Validation, and Stress Testing
• Experience in working in a team-oriented environment with proven track record of managing teams and delivering in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. SAS, R, Python, VBA, Power BI)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written communication and presentation skills to multiple levels of management and teams
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in teams

Ideally, you'll also have

• Prior working experience in banking industry, specifically, credit model development or validation will be highly advantageous
• Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageous

What We Look For
Highly motivated individuals with excellent analytical skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

The successful candidate must also be committed to staying at the cutting edge of both the latest credit risk modelling techniques, business developments and accounting standards. We're seeking leaders with the ability to quickly anticipate and respond to the issues of a networked and constantly changing global economy.

What We Offer

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible
The Exceptional EY Experience. It's Yours To Build.
Apply now.

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity
We are looking to grow our Quantitative Analytics and Treasury Services ("QATS") practice within the Financial Services - Financial Accounting Advisory Services ("FAAS"). More concretely we are looking for quantitative finance and credit modelling individual to support Assurance teams with independent quantitative analysis on various financial instruments, investments and model testing used for the purpose of financial reporting. Included are opportunities to develop individual consulting skillsets and to provide services in areas of model governance and frameworks.

The service we provide within EY cover a broad spectrum of responsibilities faced with respect to financial instruments valuations and credit modelling. You will experience ongoing professional development through interactions with internal and external clients.

The QATS team at EY uses sophisticated techniques from financial engineering to credit modelling to assist clients to develop risk models for pricing, risk management and regulatory compliance purposes.

Your key responsibilities:
As a QATS Manager, you'll be tackling a dynamic mix of responsibilities, including

• Lead and manage a portfolio of projects, from valuation to risk modelling, including

• Valuation of Financial and Investment Instruments

• Credit Modelling and Validation

• Act as first level reviewer to valuation and risk modelling engagements

• Mentor and inspire junior team members, fostering their growth while managing senior stakeholders' expectations with confidence
• Spearhead client proposals, developing bold, innovative solutions to expand our market presence
• Lead the team on building and automating complex valuation and modelling templates / code scripts
• Build valuable relationships with external clients and internal peers
• Challenge yourself to continually learn and teach, mentoring others while developing your own career through various exposures in client projects

We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to expand their role beyond project delivery into strategic leadership and market influence.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Highly analytical and quantitatively trained with a keen eye for details
• Background in programming
• Highly motivated, ability to multi-task, work independently under minimum supervision and deliver top-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and able to work under pressure
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating team members on progress
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethics within a professional environment
• Excellent project management skills

The successful candidate must be able to display several achievements below:

• Within 6 months of joining, the candidate should:

• Lead and deliver various valuation and risk modelling engagements

• Able to work together within the team and actively provide guidance to junior staffs in order to deliver high quality work products

• Work independently with minimum supervision and take ownership on the projects assigned

• Within 1 year of joining, the candidate should:

• Become the go-to expert for valuation and risk modelling matters within EY, recognized for your technical expertise and leadership.

• Continuously develop, automate and improve valuation and risk modelling processes.
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations.

To qualify for the role, you must have the following attributes:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field e.g. mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, data science, business analytics, physics, financial engineering or engineering with programming skills; or similar work experience.
• Industry related certification is a plus (e.g., FRM, CFA)
• Relevant expertise in valuation of complex derivatives and credit risk modelling/validation
• Experience in working in a team-oriented environment with a proven track record of managing teams and delivering in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Experience in programming, analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, VBA)

Ideally, you'll also have

• Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms in similar areas will be highly advantageous
• Prior working experience in banking industry, specifically, valuation of financial instrument, credit model development or validation will be highly advantageous

What We Look For
Highly motivated individuals with excellent analytical skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

The successful candidate must also be committed to staying at the cutting edge of both the latest valuation and credit risk modelling techniques, business developments and accounting standards. We're seeking leaders with the ability to quickly anticipate and respond to the issues of a networked and constantly changing global economy.

What We Offer

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible
The Exceptional EY Experience. It's Yours To Build.
Apply now.

Overview

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.

• Work with different stakeholders (GABS, D&S, Qlik team and business unit) to meet IFRS17 production timeline. This includes providing support in the completion of data analysis and control/validation, and financial calculations and reporting.
• Review and assist business unit in Axis modelling work such as new product implementation, model enhancement, basis change and Axis version upgrade.
• Understand Axis and be able to explain and communicate results to/answer questions from business unit directly, including communication with senior management.
• Assist in training and development of junior staff including serving as first reviewer of work quality control.
• Maintain and improve documentation of tasks for general reference.
• Initiate process improvements and streamline tasks wherever possible.
• Continue to refine analytical skills and develop business knowledge.
• Opportunity to lead smaller working group to develop managing and mentoring skill.

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, and Mathematics.
• 3 - 4 years of experience.
• Good progress in actuarial professional exams.
• Good time management and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate ability to apply actuarial theories to develop practical solutions to various assignments and projects.

• Comfortable to work independently with minimal guidance and collaborate with colleague from different location.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. Learn more about us at Manulife's site.

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment at manulife dot com.

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The Opportunity

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with different stakeholders (GABS, D&S, Qlik team and business unit) to meet IFRS17 production timeline. This include providing support in the completion of data analysis and control/validation, and financial calculations and reporting

• Review and assist business unit in Axis modelling work such as new product implementation, model enhancement, basis change and Axis version upgrade.

• Understand Axis and able to explain and communicate results to/answer questions from business unit directly, including communication with senior management.

• Assist in training and development of junior staff including serving as first reviewer of work quality control.

• Maintain and improve documentation of tasks for general reference.

• Initiate process improvements and streamline tasks wherever possible.

• Continue to refine analytical skills and develop business knowledge.

• Opportunity to lead smaller working group to develop managing and mentoring skill.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, and Mathematics.

• 2 - 4 years of experience.

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Good progress in actuarial professional exams.

• Good time management and analytical skills.

• Demonstrate ability to apply actuarial theories to develop practical solutions to various assignments and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable to work independently with minimal guidance and collaborate with colleague from different location.

• Good interpersonal skills.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .

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