Portfolio Valuations & Monitoring Team Member
The Portfolio Valuations & Monitoring team is globally organized across London, US and Hong Kong. The team provides Senior Management with real-time portfolio company analytics and strategic valuation support as needed. The team regularly engages with senior executives at portfolio companies to discuss key performance updates.
The Portfolio Valuations & Monitoring team is seeking a new team member. Applicants at all levels of seniority are invited to apply.
The position will be responsible for performing quarterly valuations of assigned investments; identifying positive or negative trends in portfolio performance; creating tools and processes to allow Senior Management to stay informed on portfolio company performance; providing ad-hoc support to strategic initiatives; and leveraging technology to drive efficiency. The position will also assist with investor reporting, regulatory reporting, and various data requests from key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain valuation models in accordance with SBIA's global valuation policies, primarily on Anaplan
- Monitor and analyze investment performance of assigned investments, providing support to assist SBIA Senior Management in decision making
- Proactively monitor current business, industry and economic developments that may impact Fund performance
- Prepare, distribute and present data-driven portfolio-level analytics to SBIA Senior
- Prepare, review and discuss materials as part of the Investment Risk-led Portfolio Review
- Develop and maintain the Fund's proprietary technology platforms (e.g. FinSight, Anaplan), with an eye towards automation and operational excellence
- Maintain strong relationships with portfolio company executives, Investment Professionals and Senior Management
- Manage LP relationships by providing regular Fund and other commercial
- Assess pipeline companies and perform financial due diligence for target investments
- Provide ad hoc support to investment teams with assigned investments and complex securities
- Prepare and distribute reports / analysis in adherence to critical fund and investor reporting deadlines
- Support the year-end financial statement audit, as well as any statutory audits, and address additional follow-up questions / enquiries via internal or external auditors as they relate to portfolio valuations
Required Qualifications / Skills :
BA / BSc / MSc with honors in Finance, Economics or equivalent quantitative degree from a top university1-4 years experience; at investment banking, Big 4 firm, private equity firm, corporate finance group strongly preferredDeep understanding of theoretical and applied finance including the corresponding mathematical frameworkDemonstrated knowledge of complex financial and asset modelingHighly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strategic mindset, intellectual curiosity, and an dedication to exceptional standardsStrong written and oral communication skills to interact confidently with Investment Professionals, Portfolio Companies and Senior ManagementStrong MS PowerPoint and MS Excel skills; experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, building MS Excel macros, Anaplan and PowerBI is preferred but not requiredAbility to work in a fast-paced, demanding and dynamic environmentCFA or CPA / ACA preferred but not required