Team Lead, Private Market Valuations

About the Role
The Team:
As a market leader in the provision of illiquid portfolio pricing valuation services, our Private Market Valuation professionals assist clients in the post‑trade valuation of alternative investments, specifically for debt and equity positions for which there are no "active market" quotations available.

Since inception in 2014, the department has been amongst the fastest‑growing areas within S&P Global. Our analyst teams in London, Toronto, New York, Dallas, Singapore and Noida serve over 600 institutional investors and cover notable names in start‑up, growth, mature and distressed spectra across the globe.

Grade Level (for internal use)
12

Responsibilities & Impact
The Private Market Valuation Team Lead will deliver a range of valuation services specifically to the alternative investment community including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, banks, institutional investors and fund administrators, in connection with provision of post‑trade valuations for their alternative investment positions.

The team will use valuation techniques and technology‑enabled solutions to fulfil these client commitments. They will periodically liaise with valuation committees on adopted methodology, with auditors on regulatory requests and internal developers on new technology to streamline workload.

Delivery Team Lead’s Duties

Performing valuations on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory

Managing and training a team of 3‑5 analysts to prepare valuations, and reviewing their work before final delivery to clients

Reporting and presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports, and handling valuation queries from clients

Leading the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations

Working with management to build and maintain client relationships

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $165,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for a commercial incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit

What We’re Looking For

Qualified accountant or CFA charter holder

Solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company / bond, and other intangible asset models

Experience of managing delivery of valuations and provision of responses to price challenges

Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word, and Power Point

Good knowledge of several industry sectors, e.g. Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Drug Retailing, Healthcare Providers & Services, or Software & IT Services

Experience of building and maintaining client relationships

Experience in prioritizing tasks in order to deliver valuations

Experience in mentoring staff and/or managing a team of analysts to deliver valuations

Ability to coordinate with internal teams across a variety of functions

Exceptional energy, drive and stamina

Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations

Strong influential skills

Exceptional energy, drive and stamina

Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations

Strong influential skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong team player

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Flexible Working
We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

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