Valuations / Pricing Analyst - 12 Contract

Marks Sattin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking a Valuations Analyst (Public & Private Assets) for a 12-month interim contract in London with hybrid working. You will contribute to pricing controls and ensure accurate valuations across fixed income, equities, illiquid and distressed assets.

You will work closely with investment teams, fund accountants and external administrators, reviewing pricing, swing factors and valuation data to support committees and improve processes through automation.

Qualifications

• Valuations experience within investment management or fund administration.
• Good understanding of fixed income, equities and private asset valuations.
• Knowledge of pricing controls, NAV oversight or valuation reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate pricing and fair valuation of public and private assets.
• Review valuations of unlisted, illiquid, suspended and distressed securities.
• Prepare valuation instructions for third-party fund administrators.
• Calculate swing pricing factors and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare valuation reports for Pricing Committees.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and fund accountants to resolve valuation queries.
• Liaise with external pricing vendors and custodians.
• Review valuation calculations and inputs prepared by others.
• Support improvements to valuation processes through automation and technology.

Skills

Valuations experience

Fixed income valuations

Equities valuations

Private assets valuations

Aladdin

SQL

Power BI

VBA

Automation

Education

Investment qualification IOC/IMC

Tools

Aladdin

SQL

Power BI

VBA

Job description

Valuations Analyst (Public & Private Assets) - Interim

12-Month Contract | London | Hybrid Working | January 2027 or Earlier Start

Rate: £400-£550 per day via umbrella

About the Firm

An established global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Valuations Analyst to join its Pricing & Valuations team on a 12-month contract.

The role offers exposure to a diverse range of public and private investments, including fixed income, equities, illiquid (credit & real estate) and distressed assets. Working closely with investment teams, portfolio managers, fund accountants and external administrators, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate asset valuations and maintaining robust pricing controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely pricing and fair valuation of public and private investments in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Review and monitor valuations of unlisted, illiquid, suspended and distressed securities.
• Prepare daily valuation instructions for third-party fund administrators.
• Calculate and review swing pricing factors and thresholds, ensuring compliance with fund pricing policies.
• Investigate pricing exceptions, validate pricing data and resolve valuation discrepancies.
• Prepare valuation reports and present findings to internal Pricing Committees.
• Work closely with portfolio managers, traders, investment analysts, fund accountants and operations teams to resolve valuation queries.
• Liaise with external pricing vendors, custodians and fund administrators.
• Review valuation calculations and pricing inputs prepared by other team members.
• Support improvements to valuation processes, data quality, controls and reporting through automation and technology.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valuations experience within investment management, fund administration, ideally within a dedicated pricing and valuations function.
• Good understanding of fixed income, equities and private assets valuations. Real Estate would be a bonus.
• Knowledge of securities pricing, fair valuation, NAV oversight or investment valuation processes, as well as pricing controls, exception management and valuation reconciliations.
• Knowledge of swing pricing methodologies and fair value principles would be advantageous.
• Experience with Aladdin, SQL, Power BI, VBA or process automation would be beneficial.
• An investment qualification such as the IOC or IMC would be advantageous.