Valuations Lead - Illiquid Assets & Client Advisory

Carne Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carne Group in Dublin seeks an Associate Director - Valuations to lead oversight of complex illiquid investments, advise boards and senior management, and drive governance standards across multiple asset classes.

The role requires strong valuation expertise, regulatory knowledge including AIFMD, and proven leadership. You will mentor the Valuations team, collaborate with clients and regulators, and support growth through policy and technology improvements.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of relevant experience in valuation, investment oversight, transaction advisory, asset management, banking, consulting, accounting or a comparable financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience valuing complex illiquid investments and applying recognised valuation methodologies across alternative asset classes.
• Proven people leadership, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and talent development.
• Strong knowledge of alternative investment funds, valuation governance and relevant regulatory requirements, including AIFMD.
• Credible experience engaging directly with senior stakeholders, boards, clients and external auditors.
• Relevant professional qualification such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal and presentation skills, with professional fluency in English.
• Strong financial modelling and data analysis capability. Experience with valuation tools, Python, Power BI or similar technology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the oversight and assessment of complex illiquid investments across Private Equity, Private Credit, Leveraged Finance, Distressed Investments, Infrastructure, Real Estate and other alternative strategies.
• Provide subject matter expertise on valuation methodologies, assumptions, market data and governance; review and challenge valuation conclusions and act as the escalation point for complex matters.
• Ensure valuation activity is consistent with applicable accounting standards, AIFMD requirements, industry guidance and Carne governance frameworks.
• Oversee high-quality valuation analysis and reporting for senior management, management company and fund boards, external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Act as a senior client contact, building trusted relationships with investment managers, administrators, auditors, legal advisers, independent valuation providers and other delegates.
• Lead valuation discussions with clients and boards, translating complex technical conclusions into clear, practical and risk-based guidance, including during client onboarding.
• Lead, coach and develop the Valuations team; manage resourcing, performance, succession, recruitment and knowledge sharing to support service delivery and growth.
• Develop and enhance valuation policies, procedures, controls and operating models; drive scalable technology, automation and data-led improvements.
• Support proposals, prospective client meetings, thought leadership, new product development and wider strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve client outcomes and grow Carne's services

Skills

Valuation expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

AIFMD knowledge

Financial modelling

Python

Power BI

Education

CFA

CAIA

FRM

ACA

ACCA

Tools

Valuation tools

Python

Power BI

Job description

Carne Group in Dublin seeks an Associate Director - Valuations to lead oversight of complex illiquid investments, advise boards and senior management, and drive governance standards across multiple asset classes.

The role requires strong valuation expertise, regulatory knowledge including AIFMD, and proven leadership. You will mentor the Valuations team, collaborate with clients and regulators, and support growth through policy and technology improvements.