Private Equity Valuations Analyst – Senior Associate

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Learning budget

Student loan support

Family benefits

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a skilled valuation professional to join the Private Markets team in London. You will perform valuations of illiquid investments, develop and review valuation models, and present analyses to leading clients across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and hedge funds.

You will collaborate with management to maintain client relationships, attend industry events, and contribute to model enhancements while leveraging your accounting or CFA training.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder (or in process of obtaining qualification).
• Experience crafting and reviewing valuation models (DCF, comps, option pricing).
• Experience delivering valuations and addressing client queries.

Responsibilities

• Perform valuations of illiquid investments across industries/geographies using accepted methods.
• Present analyses and conclusions to clients in reports; respond to valuation questions.
• Contribute to designing and enhancing financial valuation models.
• Collaborate with management to maintain client relationships.
• Attend industry events to deepen knowledge of private markets.

Skills

Qualified accountant

CFA charterholder

Valuation modeling

DCF & comps

Client management

Programming skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CPA

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Team

The Private Equity Valuations team is a market leader in supporting our clients with independent valuations of illiquid debt and private equity investments. Since inception the department has been amongst the fastest-growing areas within S&P Global; our analyst teams in London, Dallas, Singapore and India serve over 300 institutional investors across the globe covering notable names in start-up, growth, mature and distressed spectra.

The Impact

The Private Markets represents a high investment area with clients increasingly looking to independent specialists such as S&P Global to support them in their valuation process. This role represents a great opportunity to work in a high growth space and deal directly with leading clients across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, hedge funds and institutional investors.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work in a fast growing business
• Build relationships with leading clients across the private markets spectrum
• Develop new skills and learn about various sectors/geographies across our client’s portfolios

Responsibilities

• Performing valuations on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
• Presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports, and handling valuation queries from clients
• Contributing to the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations
• Working with management to build and maintain client relationships
• Attending relevant industry events to broaden your knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder (or in process of obtaining qualification)
• Multiple years experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models including: DCF, comparable company / bond, and option pricing models
• Experience of managing delivery of valuations and provision of responses to client challenges
• Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to adapt and support new business opportunities
• Ability to use Macro/Python/R/VBA and other programming languages is beneficial, but not essential

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

What’s In It For You (Company)

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Discovery
• Partnership

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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.

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