What will you do as an AVP in the Valuations team
- Assist with reviewing valuations models for the Private Market assets
- Identify key valuation drivers and assist in establishing valuation risk monitoring frameworks
- Handle analysis of valuation-related information including reviewing financial statements, credit reports and cash flow models
- Assist with the review and improvement of valuation procedures for Private Market assets in accordance of the firm-wide valuation policy
- Ensure there are consistent methodologies and efficient processes in place for valuations of Private Market assets with proper documentation
- Work with internal and external stakeholders on all valuation related matters within the Private Market investments including financial control, risk and external auditors
- Manage and handle valuations control and the monthly/ quarterly/ annual valuation process review for the Private Market assets portfolio
- Assisting external valuation advisers with the performance of the external valuation process including collation of underlying financial data from investment managers
- Assisting with the review and challenge of externally performed valuations
- Review transactions, accounting, audit and management reporting for investment assets and holding companies, in the valuation areas
- Management and delivery of various items of project work
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role
- Strong academic background in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Financial Engineering, Statistics or a related field
- At least 6-8 years of experience in credit valuations, preferably in private market investment valuation/risk management
- Strong experience analyzing financial statements and cash flow modelling
- Ability to review valuation methodologies
- Experience with illiquid assets
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communications, analytical and IT skills
- Keen to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced work environment
- Being an independent and self-directed person, able to manage tasks effectively and complete tasks within agreed timelines
- CFA, FRM or other relevant professional certification is a plus
