Portfolio Valuation Specialist

TEEMA Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in New York is looking for a Portfolio Valuation Specialist to calculate and verify portfolio valuations and Net Asset Values (NAVs). The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields, alongside strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. Collaboration with various teams will be essential to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. This position offers a competitive salary range between $140,000 and $185,000 based on experience and employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong understanding of investment accounting and fund structures.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and verify portfolio valuations and Net Asset Values (NAVs).
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal teams and investors.
• Collaborate with operations and accounting teams on valuation processes.

Skills

Portfolio valuation methods

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

VBA

Job description

Portfolio Valuation Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

Overview

This job description represents a sample Portfolio Valuation Specialist position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in portfolio valuation, fund accounting, and investment reporting.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., private equity, hedge funds, real estate, fixed income), and investment strategy.

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Position Overview

Portfolio Valuation Specialists support investment, operations, and finance teams by calculating and verifying the value of portfolios, ensuring accurate Net Asset Value (NAV) reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting and regulatory standards. The role blends quantitative analysis, portfolio monitoring, and financial reporting to provide timely and accurate portfolio valuations.

These roles often involve collaboration with portfolio managers, fund accountants, risk teams, and operations to ensure data integrity, support investment decisions, and provide transparent reporting to investors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and verify portfolio valuations and Net Asset Values (NAVs) across multiple asset classes
• Analyze portfolio holdings, reconciliations, and market data to ensure accurate valuations
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly portfolio reports and dashboards for internal teams and investors
• Validate portfolio and fund data, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Support P&L tracking, performance attribution, and risk exposure reporting as related to portfolio valuations
• Maintain documentation of valuation methodologies and assumptions in line with regulatory and internal standards
• Collaborate with operations, accounting, and technology teams to improve valuation processes and data integrity
• Assist in ad-hoc analysis and requests from senior management or investors

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of portfolio valuation methods, fund structures, and investment accounting
• Experience or coursework in fund accounting, NAV calculation, or portfolio analytics (preferred but not required)
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or VBA is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder collaboration
• Strong interest in portfolio valuation, investment reporting, and fund operations

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

• Skills-based role matching
• Resume and profile optimization
• Guidance on outreach to portfolio, fund, and operations teams
• Interview preparation for portfolio valuation, fund accounting, and quantitative assessments

To learn more or express interest in portfolio valuation roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/