Job description Posted 27 January 2023

Senior Equity Valuation Controller HSBCJP00044369

£560.00 per day PAYE / £719.22 per day Umbrella

London – Hybrid working

Until March 2024


HSBC are currently searching for a Senior Equity Valuation Controller to join the Global valuation, Product Control team in London. Within this position, you would cover a set of diverse and important processes and methodologies aligned to the European Equities businesses including Structured Equity Derivatives and Prime. The role holder will have to engage local stakeholders to discuss valuation issues, whilst functioning as part of the globally aligned Equities Valuation operating model, and acting as subject matter expert to provide oversight on the operation of the Krakow-based Equities Valuations team

  • Responsibilities: Responsible for the production includes:
  1. IPV, FVA and Prudent Valuation (PVA) balances
  2. Methodologies and documentation.
  3. Monitoring model restrictions and recommendations
  4. Levelling returns.
  • Engagement with Equities core Product Control to ensure that the valuation conclusions are accurately reflected in the books and that the communication with the business is seamless and consistent.
  • Ensure that the governance and controls of fair value is adhered to. Prepare for and contribute to the valuation committees that opine on fair value for the business areas concerned.
  • Drive the methodology and implementation of FVAs, IPV and PVA changes, keep abreast of industry information of around this important asset class, engage the business on matters regarding Equity valuations and be a key contact for internal and external audit.
  • Ensure Valuation FIM requirements and other applicable accounting / regulatory standards are met.
  • Work to ensure consistency in policies/standards across sites/teams and implement strategies to improve consistency where it is not already in place.
  • Identify, communicate, and drive resolution of issues, whether people, process, or system.
  • Maintain focus on process optimization and identify opportunities to enhance cost efficiency where possible (e.g., automation, outsourcing, centralization etc).
  • Drive standardization and streamlining of processes within the global Equity Valuations team


  • Experience: Demonstrable track record in top-tier global bank.
  • Detailed knowledge of Product Control processes and proven experience of managing Product Control or Financial Process based activities.
  • Market derivative knowledge in Equity asset class. Other asset class experience highly beneficial
  • Experience of Equity Models and Derivatives Valuation Framework
  • Experience of developing methodology and shaping policy for IPV / FVAs is a distinct advantage.
  • Good understanding of accounting requirements for Valuation activity in Global Markets.
  • Good understanding and appreciation of Regulatory requirements and guidelines for Valuation activity.
  • Proven ability in working across multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural diverse work environments.
  • Experience of interacting with internal and external stakeholder groups (Business, Risk, Internal and External Audit).


If you are interested in this position, please do not hesitate to apply! Either apply direct or reach out at katie.harrison@tapfin.com