What are the responsibilities and job description for the Valuation Associate position at Dynamics Executive Search?
Our Client, an Investment firm with 45 B in AUM is hiring a Valuation Analyst/Associate within its Credit Funds business. The position will be a highly visible and key role on the Valuations team, assisting in the fair value determination of private investments within the Credit Funds business.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight and in-depth review of monthly valuations of the Credit Funds’ investments
- Review internal valuations utilizing a variety of valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions analysis, and other methodologies with asset managers and investment professionals to understand movements in valuations.
- Assist in the on-going analysis of the portfolio by reviewing complex financial models, key valuation assumptions and performance indicators, projected cashflows, and by tracking significant events for each asset.
- Prepare the results of valuations analysis, highlighting key findings. Compile valuations and supporting information and prepare summary packages to be reviewed by senior management and Valuation Committee
- Liaise with our auditors by gathering pertinent information requests and tracking documentation.
- Assist with policy and procedure reviews across Credit regarding Valuation to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Develop strong relationships and effective lines of communication with colleagues and third parties (including Credit Funds senior management, investment teams, asset management, fund accounting, and auditors)
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- Must have hands on experience with private valuations (debt and and/or equity valuations)
- Bright, quick learner, reliable, self-motivated, self-starter
- Strong personal ownership and ability to resolve issues independently.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal (verbal and written communication) skills, including experience presenting / communicating with senior managers.
- Process improvement orientated with a demonstrated track record of implementing enhancements.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with fellow team members in a collaborative environment.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is expected.
- Working knowledge of Bloomberg and Wall Street Office is preferred.
- Alternative asset management experience, bank valuation or marking agent experience preferred
- Ability to interpret a Credit Agreement is a plus.
- Ability to build a discounted cashflow model is a plus.
- CFA designation (or working toward) is a plus
