Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Lead, Multi Asset Arbitrage Valuation

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.$120K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in valuation control or related function
  • Strong understanding of multi-asset product valuation concepts
  • Familiarity with PnL production and reporting processes
  • Proficient in advanced Excel; preference for Python and SQL
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership and judgment
  • Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

  • Review and validate daily, MTD, and YTD PnL before distribution
  • Perform daily price verification and manage valuation exceptions
  • Investigate and resolve PnL discrepancies due to market data or trade economics
  • Validate pricing inputs including curves and volatility surfaces
  • Escalate and drive resolution of significant issues with stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with firm valuation and PnL recognition policies
  • Enhance valuation methodologies and controls across product lines
  • Support onboarding of new products and instrument governance
  • Collaborate with Technology to improve reporting and controls
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and team projects

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional team engagement
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation in valuation practices
  • Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and AI-enabled tools
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work setting emphasizing analytical rigor
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Lead, Multi Asset Arbitrage Valuation to join BAM's Valuations & PnL Control team, supporting the Multi-Asset Arbitrage business across equity arbitrage, equity volatility, and a wide range of credit strategies. This role will focus on daily valuation oversight, PnL review, price verification, and exception management across a diverse set of products.

This is a highly collaborative role that partners closely with Front Office, Risk, Quantitative, Operations, and Technology teams. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities
  • Review and validate daily, MTD, and YTD PnL prior to distribution to key stakeholders
  • Perform daily price verification and manage valuation exceptions across supported strategies
  • Investigate and resolve PnL breaks related to market data, trade economics, lifecycle events, booking, and valuation inputs
  • Validate valuation inputs, including prices, curves, volatility surfaces, and spreads
  • Escalate material issues appropriately and drive timely resolution across stakeholder groups
  • Support adherence to firm valuation and PnL recognition policies
  • Review, challenge, and continuously enhance valuation methodologies and control standards across products
  • Support valuation governance for new product and instrument onboarding
  • Partner with Technology to improve reporting, controls, automation, and transparency
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, special projects, and team cross-coverage

Qualifications
  • Experience in valuation control, product control, PnL control, market risk valuation, or a related function
  • Understanding of valuation concepts and controls across multi-asset products
  • Familiarity with PnL production and reporting processes
  • Advanced Excel and a strong preference for Python and SQL proficiency
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a time-sensitive environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong ownership, attention to detail, and sound judgment
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a hedge fund, bank, or similar institutional environment
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, engineering, science, or a related field
  • Familiarity with pricing, valuation, market data, and risk platforms
  • Experience with Geneva or Arcesium
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve workflow automation or analysis

About Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. is a global investment firm that manages hedge funds and private investment funds. The company was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. employs a multi-strategy approach to investing and focuses on generating alpha through a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative research. The company has a strong track record of performance and has received numerous awards for its investment strategies.
Learn more about Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$1 billion

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