Director, Portfolio Valuation

Kroll; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk and financial advisory firm in Toronto seeks an experienced Valuation Analyst to design financial models and perform valuation analyses for illiquid investments. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in financial modeling and a strong background in client relationship management. This hybrid role requires excellent analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in MS tools and market data sources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in constructing and reviewing valuation models.
• Experience with managing engagement teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design financial models for various valuation analyses.
• Perform valuation analysis on a range of illiquid investments.
• Interview clients to gather engagement data.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Report and present analyses and conclusions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or MBA

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

S&P Capital IQ

Job description

Kroll’s Portfolio Valuation practice is the leading provider of valuation advisory services to the alternative investment industry and we count many of the world’s leading alternative asset managers as our clients. We serve our clients through our global platform and specialize in valuing illiquid and difficult to value investments where no “active quotes” are available. We cover the full breadth of alternative asset strategies including private equity, hedge, credit, venture capital and infrastructure.

This position will be hybrid from our Toronto office.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction and option pricing analyses
• Performing valuation analysis on a wide range of illiquid investments broadly distributed across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
• Interviewing clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the engagement
• Working with management to build, maintain and further develop client relationships
• Help manage existing client relationships as well as pitch new business to both existing and new clients
• Identifying and communicating potential engagements to management and writing engagement letters
• Reporting and presenting analyses and conclusions both verbally and in written reports
• Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver solid action-oriented results under tight deadlines
• Attending relevant industry events to broaden your knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry

Essential traits

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or MBA
• Minimum 6 years of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company, commodity contracts / forecasts, and other intangible asset models
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with managing engagement teams
• Knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of market data sources including Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.

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