Director, Portfolio Valuation

Kroll; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a valuation professional to design and review complex models for illiquid investments across private equity, hedge, credit, venture capital and infrastructure. You will engage with clients, build relationships, and contribute to engagement letters and written reports.

The role offers hybrid work from Atlanta, Nashville or New Jersey, requiring strong analytical and communication skills and a track record of managing teams in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or MBA.
• Minimum 6 years of constructing and reviewing valuation models including DCF, market comps, and other asset models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction and option pricing analyses.
• Performing valuation analysis on illiquid investments across industries and geographies.
• Interviewing clients to gather data and information pertinent to engagements.
• Building and maintaining client relationships and supporting new business pitches.
• Identify and communicate potential engagements and prepare engagement letters.
• Present analyses and conclusions in reports and meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Engagement management

Fast-paced work

Client interviewing

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree or MBA

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

S&P Capital IQ

Job description

Kroll’s Portfolio Valuation practice is the leading provider of valuation advisory services to the alternative investment industry, and we count many of the world’s leading alternative asset managers as our clients. We serve our clients through our global platform and specialize in valuing illiquid and difficult to value investments where no “active quotes” are available. We cover the full breadth of alternative asset strategies including private equity, hedge, credit, venture capital and infrastructure.

This position will be hybrid from our Atlanta, Nashville or New Jersey office.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction and option pricing analyses


• Performing valuation analysis on a wide range of illiquid investments broadly distributed across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory


• Interviewing clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the engagement


• Working with management to build, maintain and further develop client relationships


• Help manage existing client relationships as well as pitch new business to both existing and new clients


• Identifying and communicating potential engagements to management and writing engagement letters


• Reporting and presenting analyses and conclusions both verbally and inwritten reports


• Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver solid action-oriented results under tight deadlines


• Attending relevant industry events to broaden your knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry

Essential Traits

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or MBA


• Minimum 6 years of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company, commodity contracts / forecasts, and other intangible asset models


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills


• Experience with managing engagement teams


• Knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Working knowledge of market data sources including Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.


• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.


• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.


• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.


• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

The current salary range for this position is $125,000 to $250,000