Valuations Analyst (Public & Private Assets) - Interim

12-Month Contract | London | Hybrid Working | January 2027 or Earlier Start

Rate: £400-£550 per day via umbrella

About the Firm

An established global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Valuations Analyst to join its Pricing & Valuations team on a 12-month contract.

The role offers exposure to a diverse range of public and private investments, including fixed income, equities, illiquid (credit & real estate) and distressed assets. Working closely with investment teams, portfolio managers, fund accountants and external administrators, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate asset valuations and maintaining robust pricing controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely pricing and fair valuation of public and private investments in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Review and monitor valuations of unlisted, illiquid, suspended and distressed securities.
• Prepare daily valuation instructions for third-party fund administrators.
• Calculate and review swing pricing factors and thresholds, ensuring compliance with fund pricing policies.
• Investigate pricing exceptions, validate pricing data and resolve valuation discrepancies.
• Prepare valuation reports and present findings to internal Pricing Committees.
• Work closely with portfolio managers, traders, investment analysts, fund accountants and operations teams to resolve valuation queries.
• Liaise with external pricing vendors, custodians and fund administrators.
• Review valuation calculations and pricing inputs prepared by other team members.
• Support improvements to valuation processes, data quality, controls and reporting through automation and technology.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valuations experience within investment management, fund administration, ideally within a dedicated pricing and valuations function.
• Good understanding of fixed income, equities and private assets valuations. Real Estate would be a bonus.
• Knowledge of securities pricing, fair valuation, NAV oversight or investment valuation processes, as well as pricing controls, exception management and valuation reconciliations.
• Knowledge of swing pricing methodologies and fair value principles would be advantageous.
• Experience with Aladdin, SQL, Power BI, VBA or process automation would be beneficial.
• An investment qualification such as the IOC or IMC would be advantageous.

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