Valuations Manager – Private Debt, Infrastructure, Private Equity

Valuations Manager – Private Debt, Infrastructure, Private Equity

Introduction:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Valuations Manager – Private Debt, Infrastructure, Private Equity to join our client’s Alternative Investment Fund Management subsidiary in Luxembourg.

you will be responsible for the investment administration and day-to-day management of Private Debt, Infrastructure, Private Equity portfolios to which our client acts as AIFM, Investment Manager/Advisor, or Platform Operator with a strong focus on the firm’s valuation framework and the validation of asset pricing.

The successful candidate will form part of a small and dynamically growing team in Luxemburg and Frankfurt, reporting to the Head of Operations and be supervised by the Chief Operating Officer.

Job Description:

• Oversee the compliance of the management company’s valuation framework in particular:
• Classification of alternative investment fund portfolios pursuant to the IFRS 13 fair value hierarchy;
• Secure and validate asset pricing and valuation input for liquid equity and debt positions from external and internal sources, including market databases and brokers,
• Maintain model pricing for illiquid assets as well as agree and verify new position models with the firm’s Risk Management Team;
• Calculate regulatory leverage ratios pursuant to the gross and commitment method under AIFMD;
• Assist with the implementation of distribution waterfalls and validate their components (capital return,
• preferred return, catch-up and carried interest) on an ongoing basis;
• Reconciliation of fund accounts and validation of NAV reports as computed by external administrators;
• Organisation of the management company’s valuation committee
• Ensure the implementation of portfolio management decisions and ongoing maintenance processes relating to alternative investment portfolios in the Private Debt space
• Monitor the liquidity structure of alternative investment funds under management, and assist in their cash flow planning and reconciliation as well as fee and invoice management
• Prepare and manage the operational input for information and reporting tasks towards: Investors, Directors, Regulators, Brokers, Databases and other stakeholders in respect of alternative investment portfolios;

Candidate Profile:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in similar positions in the financial services industry, preferably with an asset manager or valuation agent;
• Working knowledge of the alternative investment universe, in particular with respect to Private Debt strategies;
• Demonstrable knowledge of fund accounting, the IFRS 13 fair value hierarchy as well as Private Debt portfolio instruments and their valuation principles;
• Self-starter with an independent work attitude as well as exceptional organisation and coordination skills;
• Commercial judgment with attention to detail, ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities, with a stron focus on results and outcomes;
• Keen perception, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• English and German language proficiency to the level of business negotiations;