Associate, Fund Finance – Valuation Analytics
Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for providing innovative solutions covering the full lifecycle of investments, from primary fund commitments to co-investments and secondary purchases, across private equity, real assets and private credit.
We have partnered with more than 650 clients, including institutional investors of all sizes as well as a growing number of private wealth advisers and investors, with approximately $65bn in discretionary assets under management (as of December 31, 2023).
Leveraging our specialized experience and global team of professionals across Europe, the Americas and Asia, we invest with purpose and lead with expertise to build secure financial futures.
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Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the Head of Valuation Analytics, the Associate will assist with valuation analysis and oversight on a portfolio of investments, including but not limited to co-investments, fund investments, and direct positions. The role will form an integral part of the overall valuations process and the candidate will work closely with the Pantheon Valuation Committee (“PVC”), the Fund Finance Team, the Investment Team, and the Portfolio Data & Fund Valuations Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with reviewing General Partners and external valuations for reporting and audit purposes
- Providing valuation technical support (including industry trends and regulations) and resolving ad-hoc queries from the PVC and other Pantheon Teams
- Managing the daily and monthly valuation process and deliverables of a 40 Act registered infrastructure interval fund, adhering to a culture of best practice, thereby ensuring NAV accuracy of the evergreen strategies.
- Assisting with development and implementation of valuation processes for new strategies, build efficiencies and focusing on continuous improvement.
- Assisting with the updates of Pantheon’s valuation memorandum and policies at least once a year, developing new valuation policies for new product launches, and the ongoing maintenance of the policies to ensure compliance with latest accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Managing the audit planning process, provide support and analysis to external audit teams and assisting with the management of the annual audits relating to valuations
- Assist with the management of external relationships with third-party valuation firms, auditors, and board communications where required
- Overseeing timely and accurate delivery of PVC materials (valuation of directs and co-investments, and the monthly valuations for Pantheon’s regulated investment funds) and attendance at PVC meetings to provide input
- Where required, voting member of various PVC meetings, ensuring valuations are reasonable, independent of the investment function and in accordance with Pantheon’s Valuation Policy
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Pantheon policy (including reporting compliance risks and maintaining appropriate standards of conduct
Knowledge & Experience Required:
- A degree with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis preferred
- A Level Maths or equivalent is essential
- Progress towards a CEIV, ASA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent designation preferred
- Experience with valuation and operational aspects of servicing 40 Act registered funds preferred
- Private capital valuation knowledge is essential, experience with private infrastructure investments and income funds preferred
- Strong understanding of valuation methodologies including good understanding of best practice valuation techniques under IPEV / IFRS / US GAAP for level 3 securities
- Accounting, or auditing experience is preferred, especially relating to private infrastructure funds/ illiquid investments and/or company valuations
- Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), organisational, interpersonal, and teaming skills.
- Strong knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI
- Experience of working in a busy team with tight deadlines
Expected base salary range: $110,000 - $120,000
Actual base salary is determined by a range of factors including individual experience, skills and qualifications.
In addition to the above salary, Pantheon offers a generous employee benefits package and successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus
This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager.
Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.
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