Please apply directly to our company site: https://stout.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Stout-Careers/job/Los-Angeles-CA/Associate—Vice-President—Complex-Securities—Financial-Instruments_r405-1General Purpose: In recent years, with the rapid development of derivatives markets and innovative financial products, our corporate clients utilize them ever more extensively to hedge risks, manage their capital structure and cash flow, compensate employees, and participate in capital markets transactions. Given this increasing complexity, accounting regulations place a significant emphasis on fair value measurements of these instruments to help investors understand and manage their risk.Stout’s Complex Securities & Financial Instruments team provides analysis and valuation related to complex securities and other financial instruments for financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, risk management and hedging assessments, transaction support and corporate strategy.We use reliable valuation methodologies coupled with sophisticated techniques from quantitative finance to assist clients in understanding and valuing financial derivatives and other complex securities. We work on a wide variety of projects, giving team members the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of securities and situations. In addition, we provide the opportunity to everyone on the team to be able to have client facing meetings, where they get to explain the approach used and the key value drivers to our clients.Major Duties and Responsibilities:• Develop valuation models to value a variety of financial instruments using option pricing theory, interest rate and credit models, Monte Carlo simulation, binomial trees, contingent claims analysis, and other financial engineering techniques.• Manage engagement teams of analysts and/or associates and act as lead project execution• Take ownership of projects, while working collaboratively with other team members• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in consultative settings.• Develop and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and clients; identify and address client needs; and deliver clear requests for information.• Prepare reports that communicate findings and recommendations to our clients concisely and effectively.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:• Strong derivative and financial modeling skills with the ability to create valuation and financial models based on a description of a financial asset, an agreement, or an operational and financial business plan• Knowledge of numerical techniques such as Monte Carlo simulation, lattice techniques, and finite difference methods• Programming experience in languages such as R, VBA, Python• Knowledge of Bloomberg analytics and S&P CapIQ preferred• General understanding of the valuation methodologies used in financial markets• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented and collaborative work environment that is deadline and budget oriented• Excellent multi-tasking, planning and organization skills, along with strong attention to detail.• Ability to communicate technical, financial, and modeling concepts in a manner that is easily understand to clients and staff• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skillsQualifications / Education:• 4-year degree with an emphasis in mathematics, engineering, computer science, statistics, finance, or other quantitative field• Preference for master’s in financial engineering, financial mathematics, or equivalent• Minimum 3 years of experience in providing valuation advisory services for complex securities and financial instruments for financial report and tax purposesThe specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.Job Type: Full-timePay: $75,000.00 – $110,000.00 per yearBenefits:• 401(k)• Dental insurance• Flexible spending account• Health insurance• Health savings account• Professional development assistance• Referral program• Retirement plan• Vision insuranceSchedule:• Day shift• Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:• Bonus payEducation:• Bachelor’s (Preferred)Work Location:• Multiple locationsWork Remotely:• Temporarily due to COVID-19