Manager / Senior Manager – Portfolio Valuations

Consultz; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Valuations Manager/Senior Manager to lead valuation and financial modelling for its investment portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 8–15 years of relevant experience, preferably within a sovereign wealth fund or leading advisory firm. This role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely fair value assessments, managing the valuation cycle, and collaborating on capital allocation strategies. Strong analytical and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of progressive experience in valuation, transaction advisory, or corporate finance.
• Prior experience in a sovereign wealth fund, investment holding group, or leading advisory firm.
• Professional designations such as CFA, CPA, ACA, or AVA are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive valuations of portfolio companies and investments.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for fair value estimation.
• Prepare concise valuation reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Education

MBA or master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics

Tools

Financial modelling software

Job description

The Valuations Manager / Senior Manager will lead the valuation and financial modelling activities across the Group’s investment portfolio, ensuring accurate, transparent, and timely fair value assessments in line with Group policies. The role provides strategic analytical support to portfolio management, finance, and strategy teams, informing critical decisions on capital allocation, performance measurement, and Total Shareholder Return (TSR). Acting as a technical expert and governance anchor, the incumbent will ensure consistency, rigor, and integrity in all valuation and value reporting practices across the Group’s investments.

Core Responsibilities

Lead and execute comprehensive valuations of portfolio companies, new investments, and divestments using DCF, market comparables, precedent transactions, and NAV-based methodologies.

Develop and maintain robust financial models to support fair value estimation, sensitivity analysis, and TSR calculations.

Manage the Group’s periodic valuation cycle, ensuring methodological consistency, proper documentation, and audit readiness.

Contribute to the enhancement of Group-wide valuation frameworks, governance procedures, and policy standards.

Provide analytical insights on value creation, performance attribution, and TSR trends to senior management and relevant committees.

Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Strategy, and Finance teams to integrate valuation perspectives into deal assessments, capital allocation, and performance reporting.

Track market dynamics, sector benchmarks, and macroeconomic factors impacting portfolio valuations.

Prepare concise valuation reports, summaries, and presentations for senior management and the Board.

Requirements

Education

MBA or master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications

Professional designations such as CFA, CPA, ACA, or AVA (Accredited Valuation Analyst) are highly desirable.

Experience

8–15 years of progressive experience in valuation, transaction advisory, or corporate finance.

Prior experience within a sovereign wealth fund, investment holding group, or a leading advisory firm (e.g., Kroll, Big Four, or global investment bank).

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and fair value estimation techniques.

Strong understanding of TSR frameworks, performance analytics, and value drivers across sectors.

Personal Attributes

Exceptional analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Professional integrity, discretion, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-entity environment.