Vice President Portfolio Valuation

Kroll; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in risk and financial advisory is seeking a talented professional to join their Portfolio Valuation practice. You will be at the forefront of valuing alternative investments, engaging with clients to gather essential data, and constructing sophisticated financial models. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of illiquid securities while enhancing your analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and empowers you to maximize client value. If you are ready to elevate your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in constructing and reviewing valuation models.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design financial models for various valuation analyses.
• Perform valuation analysis on illiquid investments across industries.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Finance

MBA

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Our Portfolio Valuation practice specializes in assisting clients with the valuation of alternative investments, specifically securities and positions for which there are no "active market" quotations such as illiquid securities for hedge funds, private equity funds, business development corporations and fund of funds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction and option pricing analyses.
2. Performing valuation analysis on a wide range of illiquid investments broadly distributed across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory.
3. Interviewing clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the engagement.
4. Working with management to build and maintain client relationships.
5. Identifying and communicating potential engagements to management and writing engagement letters.
6. Reporting and presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports.
7. Attending relevant industry events to broaden your knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or MBA.
2. Minimum 4 years of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company, commodity contracts / forecasts, and other intangible asset models.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
4. Knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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 financial industry complexities. As 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 maximise our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.

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

Kroll is headquartered in New York with offices around the world.