Job description
My client is an investment fund, who is looking for a talented individual to join their finance division as an Valuations Analyst.
* Building a thorough commercial understanding of the scheme's illiquid equity and credit investments
* Performance of quarterly (and occasional ad hoc) valuations of illiquid credit and equity asset investments
o Drafting of valuation reports in line with regular valuation timetable
o Formulating robust and defensible valuation opinions
o Preliminary review and analysis of business plans and cash flow models
o Development and update of valuation models
o Collation of underlying financial data from investment managers, providing relevant challenge where necessary
* Performance of monthly valuation roll-forward process between quarters
* Working with the asset management teams (Private Markets Group) to gain an understanding of assets and key developments, and collating relevant management information
* Preparation of valuation reports and committee submissions
Skills:
* Prior experience of performing business, equity, and/or credit Investment Valuations as the primary function of a previous or existing role
* Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or other relevant financial qualification with significant exposure to investment appraisal techniques (e.g. CFA)
* Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
* Excellent level of Excel skills
* Experience of dealing with external clients or influencing at senior level within an organisation