Controllers, Private Valuation Oversight, Associate, Jersey City

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. in Jersey City is seeking an Associate for the Private Valuation Oversight team within AWM to oversee private debt and equity valuations of roughly $23bn market value in the Private Credit Group and BDC platform.

You will verify prices, interact with portfolio managers, traders and control functions, and prepare investor and regulatory reporting, including MD&A disclosures and valuation committee material.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA/CFA or MBA preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant work experience (public/private).
• Experience valuations of private equity and private debt; knowledge of market approaches and DCF.
• Strong understanding of WACC, CAPM, and Contingent Claims Analysis models.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income and Equities markets and the alternative investment management industry.
• Extensive Microsoft Office experience.
• Strong communication and ability to present to senior managers.
• Ability to work in a team and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly valuation process for private debt and equity positions.
• Verify prices and perform yield, DCF and market analyses.
• Interact daily with portfolio managers, Fund Accounting and Operations.
• Prepare investor and regulatory reporting, including disclosures.
• Present valuation analyses to the valuation committee.
• Support internal/external audits and SOX control documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Presentation to senior management

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

CPA/CFA or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Controllers, Private Valuation Oversight, Associate, Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ, United States

Job Description

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work within the AWM (Asset & Wealth Management). Public Product Control team, which is responsible for oversight of private debt and equity valuation covering $23bn market value within the growing Private Credit Group and Business Development Company ("BDC") platform.

They will be responsible for the price verification of private investments; primarily private debt. They will interact with Controller’s management, the portfolio management team and traders, as well as support areas such as Operations, Risk, Technology, Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance and Investor Relations. They will be responsible for investor and regulatory reporting.

• Responsible for oversight of quarterly valuation process for private debt and equity positions, including financials statement analysis, yield analysis and discounted cash flow and market approaches
• Involvement in independent third-party valuation processes
• Involvement in external/internal Audit review process
• Responsible for investor and regulatory reporting including MD&A disclosures for financial statements
• Responsible for valuation committee presentations
• Daily interaction with portfolio managers, Fund Accounting & Operations
• Understand SOX 404 framework and document supporting evidence of key SOX controls to ensure correct levels of control and independence are in place
• Develop a broad understanding of credit markets and the BDC industry

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA/CFA or MBA preferred
• 4-6 years relevant work experience (public and/or private)
• Working knowledge of Private Equity and Private Debt valuations, including knowledge of market approach, DCF, liquidation approach etc.
• Strong understanding of WACC, CAPM and Contingent Claims Analysis models
• Strong understanding of Fixed Income and Equities markets and the alternative investment management industry
• Extensive Microsoft Office experience (Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Strong understanding of valuation accounting disclosures
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written communication) skills, including experience presenting/communicating with senior managers
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Results driven and great multitasking skills

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this Jersey City, NJ, United States-based position is $85000-$140000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .

Job Info

• Job Identification 178682
• Job Category Associate
• Posting Date 07/29/2026, 07:25 PM
• Locations Jersey City, NJ, United States

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