Summary
CT based Hedge Fund is searching for a Valuation Specialist to join the team!
Company Information:
Connecticut based Hedge Fund
- $20B AUM
- Over 250 employees
- Hybrid work schedule
- Collaborative team environment
- Excellent benefits
Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for a Valuation Specialist to join the Firm’s Fund Accounting – Valuations team, a group currently responsible for managing the accounting, valuation, reporting and internal control matters for a portfolio of diverse assets.
The person in this role will assist in:
- Reviewing fair value memos and models for Hard-to-Value investments, such as private bank loans, real
estate backed loans and private equity - Coordinating valuation reviews with third party valuation firms, deal teams, and auditors, as well as preparing and reviewing the valuation results that are presented to the valuation committee
- Preparing and reviewing valuation reporting utilized by management, the board of directors and deal teams
- Various special projects as needed
Requirements / Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience at a public accounting firm in their financial services group, or at an asset management or valuation firm
- Strong academic track record as demonstrated by SAT scores and GPA
- CPA and/or CFA (or desire to pursue CFA) is a plus
- Experience with fair market valuation models preferred
- Excellent Excel skills, technically savvy
- Outstanding attention to detail and committed to process and related improvements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Flexible, quick learner with the ability to multi-task and a passion for the financial markets
- Strong team contributor with a proactive drive to deliver results
- Familiarity with Bloomberg and/or other market data providers is a plus
