Job Description
Job Description
Our client is a successful alternative PE firm that is hiring for the position of Valuation Analyst focusing on middle market direct lending strategies. The position is open to due to growth within the firm. The role is primarily responsible for valuing fund investments with a focus on direct lending and private equity investments.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform research and analysis for valuation of senior secured loans and private equity investments through review of credit agreements, borrower-related documentation, and other investment documents. Collect and summarize key terms and features of investments.
- Build, implement, and maintain valuation models for investments in their Lending Funds and Private Capital Funds.
- Reconcile loan inputs, valuations, and terms generated from internal valuation models daily with valuations used and to calculate end-of-day net asset values (NAV) for the funds.
- Effectively liaise with each co-investment counterparty and deal team to collect investment inputs and other valuation documentation and support.
- Assist with fund audits by gathering support for valuations and responding to questions related to valuation methodologies and inputs/assumptions used.
- Monitor daily changes in the markets and indexes including the Morningstar LSTA Leveraged Loan Index an Russell 3000 to identify potential changes in valuation inputs.
- Monitor daily flow of new investments, capture any actionable items including valuation updates to existing holdings, and work with team to ensure funds accurately reflect all current positions and valuations.
Qualifications
· The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field
· 1-4 years of relevant experience; previous private credit and private equity valuation experience
· Ability to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment while handling multiple projects
· Keen attention to detail with strong analytical skills
· Effective communication skills
· Skilled in prioritizing deliverables and consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to work well within a team environment or individually as needed
· Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and other Microsoft programs
Experience with any coding is a plus.
Company DescriptionAn extremely successful PE firm that is growing and expanding that offers excellent benefits, bonus and a positive work environment.
Company Description
An extremely successful PE firm that is growing and expanding that offers excellent benefits, bonus and a positive work environment.