VP of Valuations (Private Credit) - Daley and Associates

VP of Valuations - Stamford CT - Private Credit

Our team is working with one of the leading global asset managers within the credit strategy to hire a VP of Valuations to their growing team. The candidate coming in the door will own the valuation processes for private and complex securities held across our funds and accounts. You will support the valuation committee including preparation and review of valuation reports, testing of fair value methodologies, and coordination of fair value determinations and related documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, support and enhance our valuation process for private instruments

• Perform independent valuations on securities ranging from basic to highly complex instruments such as structured products and illiquid assets

• Analyze market data such as prices, yields, and comparable securities to determine appropriate inputs into valuation models

• Document valuation procedures, assumptions, and conclusions clearly and concisely for financial reporting and audit purposes

• Interact with third parties, including external valuation experts, traditional pricing vendors and auditors to ensure robust and accurate pricing for portfolio instruments

• Support our traditional investment valuation process

• Prepare materials and present to the Valuation Committee, Fund Boards of Trustees and other senior committees on valuation matters

Qualifications: 

• Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or relevant field

• Minimum 7 years of related experience, with prior experience preparing and/or auditing security valuations required

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) a plus

• Knowledge of and prior experience with various investment types including private credit, structured debt, and bank loans

• Subject matter expertise of technical accounting standards and generally accepted valuation methodologies for complex investments

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); Skilled in the use of Bloomberg and other market data sources