Team Lead, Private Market Valuations

S&P Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 192,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Private Market Valuation Team Lead in Toronto. This role involves delivering valuation services to the alternative investment community and managing a team of analysts to prepare valuations for clients. Candidates should be qualified accountants or CFA charterholders with experience in valuation models and strong analytical skills. Flexibility in work hours and remote working options are available. A competitive salary is offered ranging from $140,000 to $165,000.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of several industry sectors including Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals.
• Exceptional energy, drive, and stamina needed for a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams across various functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver valuation services to alternative investment community.
• Manage a team of analysts and oversee valuation preparation.
• Liaise with valuation committees and auditors.

Skills

Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder

Solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models

Experience of managing delivery of valuations

Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in mentoring and managing a team of analysts

Education

Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder

Tools

MS Excel

Valuation software

Job description

About the Role

The Team: As a market leader in the provision of illiquid portfolio pricing valuation services, our Private Market Valuation professionals assist clients in the post‑trade valuation of alternative investments, specifically for debt and equity positions for which there are no "active market" quotations available.

Since inception in 2014, the department has been amongst the fastest‑growing areas within S&P Global. Our analyst teams in London, Toronto, New York, Dallas, Singapore and Noida serve over 600 institutional investors and cover notable names in start‑up, growth, mature and distressed spectra across the globe.

Grade Level (for internal use)

12

Responsibilities & Impact

The Private Market Valuation Team Lead will deliver a range of valuation services specifically to the alternative investment community including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, banks, institutional investors and fund administrators, in connection with provision of post‑trade valuations for their alternative investment positions.

The team will use valuation techniques and technology‑enabled solutions to fulfil these client commitments. They will periodically liaise with valuation committees on adopted methodology, with auditors on regulatory requests and internal developers on new technology to streamline workload.

Delivery Team Lead’s Duties

• Performing valuations on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
• Managing and training a team of 3‑5 analysts to prepare valuations, and reviewing their work before final delivery to clients
• Reporting and presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports, and handling valuation queries from clients
• Leading the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations
• Working with management to build and maintain client relationships

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $165,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for a commercial incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitess.com/newhires.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder
• Solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company / bond, and other intangible asset models
• Experience of managing delivery of valuations and provision of responses to price challenges
• Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Good knowledge of several industry sectors, e.g. Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Drug Retailing, Healthcare Providers & Services, or Software & IT Services
• Experience of building and maintaining client relationships
• Experience in prioritizing tasks in order to deliver valuations
• Experience in mentoring staff and/or managing a team of analysts to deliver valuations
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams across a variety of functions
• Exceptional energy, drive and stamina
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
• Strong influential skills
• Exceptional energy, drive and stamina
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
• Strong influential skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team player

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Flexible Working

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return‑to‑Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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US Candidates Only

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT103.2 - Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 322848

Posted On: 2025-12-17

Location: New York, New York, United States