The Opportunity:
The Valuation Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the valuation process for alternative investment vehicles, including private equity, private credit, real estate, and hedge funds. This role offers exposure to complex securities and an opportunity to collaborate closely with senior leadership, external valuation firms, and the Valuation Committee. We seek a motivated, detail-oriented professional eager to grow within a dynamic and expanding investment management firm. Responsibilities:
• Assist in daily, monthly, and quarterly NAV processes by calculating and reviewing valuations across multiple asset classes. This includes both Private Funds and Registered 40-Act Funds.
• Prepare valuation analyses and recommendations for the Valuation Committee.
• Compile reporting to the Board of Trustees of each fund for regular quarterly requirements along with unique transactions.
• Work with third-party valuation firms and pricing vendors to review and challenge external valuation inputs and reports.
• Maintain documentation supporting valuation decisions for internal compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in monitoring market data and valuation triggers to determine when price adjustments are necessary.
• Support audit processes by preparing valuation workpapers and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, including new investment analysis, portfolio rebalancing, and secondary sales. Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience in valuation, investment analysis, accounting, or audit within financial services or asset management.
• Knowledge of GAAP (including ASC 820), NAV calculations, and fair valuation under Rule 2a-5 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a growing and fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to see projects through to completion.
• Exposure to complex securities such as Credit Relief Trades, Collateral Loan Obligations, etc.
• CPA, CFA, or CAIA designation (or progress toward) is preferred but not required.
