Senior Valuations Lead LATAM Fixed Income Securities
The Senior Valuations Lead is responsible for providing timely and accurate end-of-day evaluations of LATAM sovereign and corporate fixed income securities for LSEG Pricing Service. LSEG evaluations are used by banks, asset managers, index managers, wealth managers, and auditors for client statements, research, risk analysis, performance metrics, and portfolio valuation. LSEG provides evaluations on over 3MM fixed income securities and derivatives daily.
Senior Valuation Lead Responsibilities
- Lead the development and refinement of valuation methodologies and automation initiatives to enhance pricing accuracy and expand coverage across hard currency and local market securities
- Establish and manage strategic relationships with internal teams and external partners to support asset class growth and market coverage
- Monitor macroeconomic and political developments to identify and assess risks impacting valuations
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and index operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication
- Evaluate and enhance the incorporation of market color and qualitative inputs into the valuation process
- Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve pricing accuracy and consistency
- Enhance the timeliness and effectiveness of responses to client price challenges
- Identify model limitations, data anomalies, and process inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions for improvement
- Perform daily valuations across assigned fixed income portfolios and provide coverage support as needed
- Mentor and develop junior team members, particularly during periods of market stress and volatility
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of valuation methodologies, processes, and enhancements
- Clearly communicate valuation methodologies to clients, including both high-level frameworks and detailed security-specific analyses
Requirements
- Approximately 10+ years of experience in fixed income valuation or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in LATAM fixed income markets (around 5+ years preferred)
- Significant experience working with illiquid or less frequently traded securities
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong understanding of fixed income mathematics and valuation principles
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to analyze and manage large datasets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging effectively with clients and stakeholders
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships through direct interaction
Career Stage:
Manager
Compensation/Benefits Information:
LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $170,000 - $283,300.
Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/”bonus plan”). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.
