Entry Level - Fund Valuations

Salesforce Sites; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carne Group in Dublin is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Valuations Associate to support our valuations team and contribute to risk, valuations, and compliance oversight across funds under management.

You will engage with Investment Managers and Third Party Valuers, applying valuation methodologies and communicating findings to stakeholders. A strong finance foundation and interest in industry standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in finance, mathematics, economics, or a related field.
• Currently completing or interest in completing a professional qualification such as FRM, CFA or CAIA.
• Knowledge of financial modelling and valuation techniques, as well as industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with systems such as Bloomberg, MSCI RiskMetrics, Python, Power BI, would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of valuations from Investment Managers and Third Party Valuers, ensuring that valuations are accurate and comply with industry standards and best practices.
• Support senior team on performing analysis on the valuation of assets such as: equity and debt instruments, infrastructure projects and real estate and applicable methods: DCFs, market multiples etc
• Support senior team members in query management, both internal and external, participating in regular calls with Investment Managers to review fund asset valuations.
• Support the valuation functions to establish, document and monitor valuation procedures.
• Aspire to develop proficiency in interpreting and implementing various regulatory reporting requirements, such as AIFMD and UCITS, for a variety of fund strategies.
• Respond immediately to any material issues that arise at client funds by escalating it to the appropriate authority within the company.
• Collaborate and engage with colleagues from various jurisdictions and teams on ongoing projects and duties of the wider company.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation knowledge

Excel

Education

3rd level degree in finance/math/economics

Tools

Bloomberg

MSCI RiskMetrics

Python

Power BI

Job description

Job Details: Entry Level - Fund Valuations

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Entry Level - Fund Valuations

Location(s)

Location(s) Dublin

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

Department

Department Client Operations

Description

• 3rd level degree in finance, mathematics, economics, or a related field.
• Currently completing or interest in completing a professional qualification such as FRM, CFA or CAIA.
• Knowledge of financial modelling and valuation techniques, as well as industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with systems such as Bloomberg, MSCI RiskMetrics, Python, Power BI, would be a plus.

Fantastic opportunity for an aspiring investment risk professional to support the valuation management strategy in Carne Group - the premier provider of Fund-Management solutions to asset managers across the world.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Valuations Associate, to support the Valuations team in performing oversight responsibilities from a risk, valuations and compliance perspective across all funds under Carne's management.
In this role, you will need to have a understanding valuation methodologies as well as the ability to analyse financial data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
What are the requirements for the role?

• 3rd level degree in finance, mathematics, economics, or a related field.
• Currently completing or interest in completing a professional qualification such as FRM, CFA or CAIA.
• Knowledge of financial modelling and valuation techniques, as well as industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with systems such as Bloomberg, MSCI RiskMetrics, Python, Power BI, would be a plus.

What is your role and responsibilities?

• Assist in the preparation and review of valuations from Investment Managers and Third Party Valuers, ensuring that valuations are accurate and comply with industry standards and best practices.
• Support senior team on performing analysis on the valuation of assets such as: equity and debt instruments, infrastructure projects and real estate and applicable methods: DCFs, market multiples etc
• Support senior team members in query management, both internal and external, participating in regular calls with Investment Managers to review fund asset valuations.
• Support the valuation functions to establish, document and monitor valuation procedures.
• Aspire to develop proficiency in interpreting and implementing various regulatory reporting requirements, such as AIFMD and UCITS, for a variety of fund strategies.
• Respond immediately to any material issues that arise at client funds by escalating it to the appropriate authority within the company.
• Collaborate and engage with colleagues from various jurisdictions and teams on ongoing projects and duties of the wider company.

What competencies do you require?

Numerical Reasoning Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyse, and draw accurate conclusions from numerical data. Planning and organising Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term. Structures tasks logically to support efficient execution and clarity of responsibilities. Effective Communication Communicates effectively, building rapport with others in a warm and professional manner Adaptability Adapts, embraces and responds positively to different situations, people and new opportunities Resilience Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner Drive and Motivation Highly motivated and driven to pursue goals, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this. Quality Motivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output. Delivering results Consistently achieves objectives by maintaining focus, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring outcomes are delivered to a high standard Learning Mindset Seizing opportunities, curiosity to learn and understand key factors, new techniques or technologies affecting their work.

Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.
Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.