Senior Valuations Lead LATAM

About the role

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.

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
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships through direct interaction