Senior Valuation Analyst - Private & Illiquid Assets

Acca Careers; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acca Careers is seeking a Valuation Specialist to join an investment management company in Portugal. The role focuses on independent valuation analysis of investments across managed funds, combining financial modelling, portfolio analysis and robust valuation methodologies.

You will implement fair-value processes for private and illiquid assets, review valuations, develop models, challenge assumptions, and support NAV, regulatory and investor reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, with significant exposure to the valuation of private and illiquid assets.
• Experience preparing or reviewing fair-value valuations of unlisted equity investments.
• Previous experience within a Big 4 valuation practice, independent valuation firm, or investment fund.
• Advanced financial modelling and strong Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of fair-value methodologies and illiquid assets valuation.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain valuation methodologies for private and illiquid investments.
• Perform and review periodic fair-value valuations of portfolio investments.
• Develop and maintain financial and valuation models; assess key assumptions and market inputs.
• Independently challenge valuation assumptions and information from Investment team and portfolio companies.
• Analyse portfolio companies' financials, budgets, and KPIs for valuation and monitoring.
• Maintain valuation files and documentation.
• Prepare valuation materials and analysis for the Board, governance bodies, auditors, and external providers.
• Prepare periodic independent portfolio performance and valuation analysis.
• Support NAV, regulatory and investor reporting with accurate portfolio and valuation data.
• Coordinate with Finance, Risk, Investment teams and external providers on valuation matters.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Fair-value methodologies

Financial statement analysis

Analytical rigour and detail

Portuguese and English proficiency

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Acca Careers is seeking a Valuation Specialist to join an investment management company in Portugal. The role focuses on independent valuation analysis of investments across managed funds, combining financial modelling, portfolio analysis and robust valuation methodologies.

You will implement fair-value processes for private and illiquid assets, review valuations, develop models, challenge assumptions, and support NAV, regulatory and investor reporting.