Senior Manager, Valuations — Private Markets

Challenger Recruitment Specialists; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenger Recruitment Specialists seeks a Senior Manager / Associate Director to lead valuation oversight for complex private market investments in Dublin. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients and internal stakeholders while guiding valuation assignments across a diverse portfolio.

The role combines technical valuation expertise with client engagement, commercial judgement and contribution to a growing valuation platform within an international platform.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of valuation experience in Asset Management, Advisory, Banking or related environment.
• Strong valuation experience across Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Leveraged Finance.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation methodologies.
• Experience presenting complex valuation analysis to clients and senior stakeholders.
• CFA, CAIA, FRM or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation assessments across a portfolio of private markets and alternative funds.
• Apply appropriate valuation methodologies to complex illiquid assets.
• Prepare and present valuation analyses and reports to clients, boards and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with investment managers, fund administrators, auditors and third‑party valuation providers.
• Develop valuation policies, frameworks and best practice.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Conduct market and valuation research to support client engagements.

Job description

Challenger Recruitment Specialists seeks a Senior Manager / Associate Director to lead valuation oversight for complex private market investments in Dublin. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients and internal stakeholders while guiding valuation assignments across a diverse portfolio.

The role combines technical valuation expertise with client engagement, commercial judgement and contribution to a growing valuation platform within an international platform.