Analyst/Associate, Portfolio Valuations & Monitoring

SoftBank Investment Advisers; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in investment management is seeking a Valuation Analyst to join their Portfolio Valuations & Monitoring team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting quarterly valuations, analyzing portfolio performance, and developing technology platforms to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in Finance or Economics and relevant industry experience, demonstrating analytical prowess and communication skills to interact effectively with senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from investment banking, Big 4, or private equity is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial and asset modeling.
• CFA or CPA / ACA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain valuation models according to global policies.
• Monitor investment performance and prepare portfolio analytics.
• Assist in regulatory reporting and the year-end financial audit.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

BA / BSc / MSc with honors in Finance or Economics

Tools

Anaplan

Power BI

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

The team:

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.

Position description:

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 Management.
• Prepare, review and discuss materials as part of the Investment Risk-led Portfolio Review process.
• 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 updates.
• 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 invest or 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
• Relevant experience from investment banking, Big 4 firm, private equity firm or corporate finance group strongly preferred
• Understanding of theoretical and applied finance including the corresponding mathematical framework
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex financial and asset modelling
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strategic mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a dedication to exceptional standards
• Strong written and oral communication skills to interact confidently with Investment Professionals, Portfolio Companies and Senior Management
• Strong MS PowerPoint and MS Excel skills; experience with Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, building MS Excel macros, Anaplan and Power BI is preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding and dynamic environment
• CFA or CPA / ACA preferred but not required