JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will work within a team that is responsible for the private equity and debt valuation. He/she will be responsible for valuation of private investments, primarily private debt. He/she will interact with controller?s management and the portfolio management team
He/she will be responsible for all investor reporting around the private investments

Principal Responsibilities

- Price verification of private investments (mainly private debt)
- Involvement in third party valuation processes
- Involvement in external/internal audit review process
- Investor reporting for the private investments
- Preparation of Valuation Committee reports
- Regular interaction with Portfolio Managers, Operations, Legal and Compliance
- Ensuring appropriate levels of control and independence
- Reconciliation of private valuation to Fund AdministratorExperience / Skills
- Degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA/CFA or MBA preferred
- 3-5 years relevant work experience (public and/or private)
- Working knowledge of private investment valuation, focus on private debt preferred, but not required, including knowledge of yield analysis, DCF, market approach, DCF, liquidation approach etc.
- Strong understanding of Fixed Income and Equities markets and the alternative investment management industry
- Strong understanding of hedge fund structures
- Strong understanding of valuation accounting disclosures (ASU2011-4)
- Strong interpersonal (verbal and written communication) skills, including experience presenting/communicating with senior managers
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Results driven and great multitasking skills


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