Valuations Associate

Overview

• Collaborate with a leading investment management firm specializing in private credit strategies and structured products.
• Lead the valuation process for a complex portfolio of CLO debt and equity investments.
• Drive process improvements and scalability within a data-intensive environment.
• Work closely with technology and analytics teams to enhance valuation infrastructure.
• Prepare materials for the Valuation Committee and perform ad hoc analyses.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments to refine methodologies.
• Build and maintain relationships with valuation vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to a collaborative and integrity-driven organizational culture.

• Design, implement, and manage a daily CLO valuation review process.
• Validate and challenge third-party pricing for structured products.
• Critically assess valuation outcomes and propose data-driven improvements.
• Automate workflows and improve valuation infrastructure.
• Establish robust controls to ensure valuation accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Risk Management for P&L analysis and portfolio risk attribution.
• Monitor market trends and refine valuation methodologies.
• Prepare materials for committees and perform ad hoc analyses.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 5–10 years of valuation experience, preferably in buyside or third-party valuation firms.
• Deep understanding of CLO, ABS, and structured product valuation methodologies.
• Advanced Excel and Intex proficiency; experience with large data sets.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages preferred.
• Ability to streamline and automate valuation processes effectively.
• Familiarity with valuation guidelines, GAAP, and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex analyses.