Valuation Senior Officer

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

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Valuation Officer (Junior/Senior) within the Management Company

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Valuation Officer within the Management Company is involved in the day-to-day valuation tasks related to alternative assets. In this position, he/she will be part of a team of 6 persons responsible for the overall management of the investment valuation and monitoring process across our various strategies (Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, IPs, and much more.)
Your main responsibilities will be:

•    Produce/review valuations for each NAV calculation;
•    Assess the valuation/price of new investment opportunities; 
•    Perform detailed analysis on portfolio assets and environment/market in which assets operate; 
•    Produce valuation reports summarising the work performed and the valuation for each portfolio asset; 
•    Present the valuation reports to the Valuation Committee; 
•    For Senior profile: Provide assistance and oversight to junior team members;
•    Interact with various teams (Portfolio management, Fund Onboarding, Risk Management, Operation & Oversight etc.), committees and board of directors within our Management Company as well as with external parties (GP, investment advisors/managers, auditors, third party valuation firms, service providers, regulators etc.) on accounting, monitoring and valuation related topics;

YOUR PROFILE:

•    You have a strong academic background - ideally MA/MSc/MBA;
•    CFA/CAIA would be an advantage
•    Junior profile: You have 0-2 years' work experience (internships and academic projects in finance are valued) with a strong desire to learn and succeed;
•    Senior profile: You have 3+ years' work experience in the financial industry (preferably within the area of auditing, controlling or valuation) with a strong desire to learn and succeed;
•    Junior profile: Interest in alternative assets (Private Equity, Real Estate and/or Infrastructure sector) and willingness to develop expertise;
•    Senior profile: Broad experience over different alternative assets (Private Equity, Real Estate and/or Infrastructure sector) is required;
•    You have excellent (or developing) financial modelling and technical skills - DCF, IRR, NPV, ratio analysis;
•    You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills;

•    You are a self-directed person, able to manage effectively and complete tasks within demanding timelines despite competing priorities;
•    You are able to ask probing questions to asset managers and advisers and keep fully up to date with sector trends to assess the impact on valuations;
•    You demonstrate sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic approach to problem solving;
•    You are fluent in English (knowledge of French and/or German will be considered as an asset).

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WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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