Securities Valuation Analyst I (Finance)

TL;DR

Securities Valuation Analyst I (Finance): Managing daily security pricing and valuation processes with an accent on data validation and variance review. Focus on verifying pricing inputs using market data platforms, maintaining valuation controls, and supporting fund audits.

Location: Hybrid (Houston, Texas) — must be in office at least four days per week

Company

One of the world’s leading independent global investment firms dedicated to delivering diverse investment strategies and vehicles to clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Obtain and verify daily security prices from internal and external approved sources.
• Perform daily variance, exception, and tolerance review checks to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Use secondary market data sources like Bloomberg, JPM, and LSEG to validate pricing inputs.
• Maintain the accuracy of daily pricing workflows and document good-faith valuation procedures.
• Prepare standard reports and support data requests related to fund audits.
• Collaborate with Fund Accountants, Compliance specialists, and Investment professionals to resolve inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in finance, accounting, or economics within the securities or investment industry.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial principles relevant to securities pricing.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial data applications (advanced Excel skills are a plus).
• Must be based in or able to work from the Houston, Texas office (minimum 4 days per week).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with market data platforms such as ICE, Bloomberg, or LSEG.
• Progress toward a CFA designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation including 100% 401(K) matching up to the first 6%.
• Flexible paid time off and parental leave benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Hybrid work environment focused on in-person collaboration and professional growth.