Valuation Controller (various seniority level)
7 days ago• Budapest, Hungary
We're seeking someone to join our Valuation Control team in our Finance Division.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading financial institutions? Morgan Stanley is seeking dynamic and skilled Valuation Controller on various seniority level to join our esteemed Finance department. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of financial innovation, where your expertise will directly impact the valuation of complex financial instruments and exotic derivatives.
Team Profile:
Become a vital part of the Morgan Stanley Valuation Control team, where your contributions will help shape the future of financial valuation. We specialize in providing independent valuation assessments across a diverse range of financial instruments. Our team is dedicated to certifying models, ensuring strict adherence to methodologies, evaluating internal marks against external benchmarks, resolving discrepancies, and effectively communicating assessments to senior management. We are committed to continuously enhancing our valuation control infrastructure, striving for global and cross-product standardization.
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About Us:
Morgan Stanley stands as a global leader in financial services, excelling in investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management. We are passionate about shaping the future of our global business while making meaningful contributions to our local communities. Our team operates across various domains, including Technology, Mathematical Modelling, Finance, Risk Management, Operations, and Data & Analytics, from our state-of-the-art offices near the Danube. Our work spans global markets, offering you the chance to collaborate with top professionals in New York, London, Hong Kong, and beyond.
What you'll do in the role:
Step into a dynamic and rewarding position as a Valuation Control Specialist at Morgan Stanley, where your expertise will be instrumental in driving the accuracy and integrity of our asset valuations. In this role, you will:
- Lead Independent Price Verification (IPV): Take charge of verifying prices for a global portfolio, leveraging external data and advanced financial models to ensure precision.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Engage with front-office traders in meaningful discussions to refine IPV results and enhance marking methodologies.
- Analyse and Understand: Dive deep into complex financial products, analysing pricing factors and assessing the impact of market movements on our portfolio and the firm.
- Strengthen Controls: Identify and eliminate control gaps within the pricing framework, driving improvements and ensuring robust processes.
- Drive Progress: Lead the development of regulatory deliverables and spearhead automation projects using Agile methodologies, pushing the boundaries of innovation.
What you'll bring to the role:
Bring your skills and passion to our team with:
- Experience: In financial product valuation, specifically in complex derivatives, fixed income, or commodities is preferred
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel (VBA/macros), Python
- Tools: Familiarity with market data sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, or Intex.
- Education: Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP fair value standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel requirements for market risk) is advantageous
What We Offer:
- Global Exposure: Engage with Morgan Stanley offices worldwide, including New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Professional Growth: Access world-class internal training and support for professional qualifications, enhancing your career development.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy core working hours and the flexibility to work from home, supporting your work-life balance.
- Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, a fully funded sports package, healthcare plan, and a firm contribution to a voluntary pension fund.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of 16 weeks of paternity leave and other comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If t his role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Morgan-JR002948
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-12T18:38:59
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- FSA
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Return-to-Work Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)