Analyst - iRadar

Job description

We are recruiting for an Analyst in the iRADAR team. Working as an Analyst in this team, your major responsibilities will include:

· Conduct end to end independent quantitative valuation of portfolios comprising of fixed income and OTC derivatives.

· Identification of issues and reporting the relevant valuation analysis.

· Analyze deviations based on security and portfolio levels

· Write completion memo and reporting slides for the engagements.

· To undertake assignments with simple complexity instruments within the portfolio with minimal supervision from seniors.

· Highlight key observations and discuss with the Frankfurt team.

· Establish strong professional relationships with Frankfurt team members.

Essential skills required

Education / professional qualifications
Must have Undergraduate degree in Engineering/Economics/

Commerce/Mathematics

Good to have a CFA /FRM/CQF

Prior Experience:

The candidate must have 0-1 year of relevant experience in a similar role, particularly in a professional services firm / third-party KPO

Project and Team management exposure

· Credible record of operating as an independent contributor and also working as part of a team during larger projects.

· High problem solving skills; ability to drive through the product and the observations in simple plain language to the management for complex products.

· Goal driven - should be focused on performing valuation related task on simple to high complex derivatives Instruments.

· Project based planning to deliver project within stipulated time.

Technical skills:

· Prior experience in fixed income valuation, Derivatives valuation based on DCF or Cash flow modelling.

· Product knowledge of various financial instruments such as Credit Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, FX Derivatives, Government and corporate bonds, Securitizations etc.

· Proficiency in use of MS excel (including VBA macro programming)

· Experience on valuation tools provided by vendors such as Reuters, Super Derivatives, Bloomberg etc.

Behavioral / team skills

· Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations.

· Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Team player; self-driven and ability to work independently.

Auto req ID
145295BR

Contract Type
Permanent

Job Level
Associate/team member

Region
EMA

About us

KPMG is a leading professional services firm comprising over 174,000 professionals who work together to deliver value in more than 155 countries through in-depth industry insights in Audit, Tax & Advisory. The firm recorded more than USD 24.4 billion in revenues in 2015.

The position in discussion is with the iRADAR Audit team at KPMG Resource Centre Limited (KRC), which is a team extension of iRADAR team at KPMG Germany.

KRC iRADAR is a team of over 18 professionals based in Gurgaon.

The iRADAR Services are uniquely developed to meet the challenges of analyzing complex portfolios, new financial products and investment strategies to gain transparency in various investment processes. Currently, the team support ca. 700 clients in 30 countries worldwide.

Service Line
Audit

Full Time / Part Time
Full Time

Sub Region
EMA (no sub-region)

Location.
Gurgaon