Lead Analyst / Practice Lead - Valuations

Crisil; Mumbai, Pune District, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisil is seeking a seasoned valuation lead to oversee day-to-day valuation team management, onboarding of new investments, and monthly/quarterly valuation cycles. The role emphasizes rigorous model reviews, stakeholder communications, and coordination with auditors to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

The candidate will mentor analysts, drive continuous improvement of valuation methodologies, and build strong relationships with investment and finance teams to support accurate reporting and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of valuation experience in private equity or related fields.
• Proven experience valuing private investments and illiquid assets.
• Experience reviewing and challenging valuation models.
• Experience managing monthly or quarterly valuation cycles.
• Experience leading audits and resolving valuation queries.
• Mentoring and developing valuation analysts.
• Familiarity with iLEVEL and 73 Strings is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the valuation team and deliverables.
• Drive onboarding of new portfolio investments and establish valuation methodologies.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly valuation assessments and compliance with standards.
• Review analyses and guide team on valuation matters.
• Prepare and present valuation results to committees and auditors.
• Lead audit review process and coordinate with auditors and service providers.
• Mentor analysts and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Drive process and technology improvements in valuation workflows.

Skills

Valuation expertise

Stakeholder management

Model validation

Audit support

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master’s in Finance/Accounting/Economics or CA

CA/CFA preferred

Tools

iLEVEL

73 Strings

Job description

Job Description

Lead the day-to-day management of the valuation team, overseeing deliverable planning, progress tracking, quality reviews of valuation models, reporting templates, stakeholder communications, and execution of ad hoc valuation-related projects

Drive the onboarding of new portfolio investments, establishing valuation methodologies, model frameworks, selecting comparables etc.

Oversee comprehensive monthly and quarterly valuation assessments of private equity investments, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and valuation policies

Review valuation analyses, while providing guidance to team members on technical valuation matters

Lead the preparation and presentation of valuation results and supporting analyses for internal valuation committees, senior management and external auditors

Manage the audit review process, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors / independent valuation service providers and ensuring timely resolution of valuation-related queries and documentation requests

Mentor, coach and develop analysts through ongoing training, technical guidance and performance feedback

Build and maintain strong relationships with Investment teams, finance teams, auditors / independent valuation service providers and other key stakeholders

Drive continuous enhancement of valuation processes, workflows and technology solutions

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years of relevant experience in valuation, transaction advisory, investment management, or private equity

Proven experience valuing private investments and illiquid assets across investment structures

Significant experience reviewing and challenging valuation models prepared by team members or investment team

Experience managing monthly or quarterly valuation cycles for investment portfolio

Experience leading valuation support for audits and resolving complex valuation-related audit queries

Track record of managing multiple deliverables and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Prior experience overseeing, mentoring and developing valuation analysts

Familiarity with valuation and data management platforms such as iLEVEL and 73 Strings a plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present findings with rationale to diverse stakeholders

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting , Economics or a related discipline or Chartered Accountant

CFA charterholder or candidate status preferred, but not required