Private Asset Valuation Specialist

Vanguard; Lees (PA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Private Asset Valuation Specialist to lead valuation analyses for private asset investments, build and maintain models, and prepare materials for governance and audit reviews.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to support accurate, timely valuation outcomes and help refine processes and controls within Vanguard’s valuation framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or similar.
• 3+ years valuation consulting or 5+ years relevant audit/valuation/transaction services.
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Excel and building/maintaining financial models.
• Familiarity with private equity or illiquid asset valuations.
• Progress toward CFA/CPA or similar designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs valuation reviews of private assets, including development/review of financial models.
• Provides feedback to external valuation providers.
• Analyzes financial statements, investment documents, and market data to support assumptions.
• Prepares valuation materials and presentations for governance and audits.
• Partners with investment, accounting, and finance teams to gather inputs and ensure consistency in methodologies.
• Supports governance processes, controls, and audit requests; enhances financial controls.

Skills

Valuation analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

CFA/CPA progress

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

As a Private Asset Valuation Specialist, you will play a key role in executing and supporting the valuation process for private asset investments within Vanguard. Responsibilities include performing detailed valuation analyses, developing and maintaining valuation models, preparing materials for governance and audit review, and partnering with internal stakeholders to support accurate and timely valuation outcomes.

As part of a growing team, you will also contribute to building and refining processes, controls, and capabilities that support Vanguard’s private asset valuation framework.

Responsibilities

• Performs valuation reviews of private equity and other private asset investments, including development and review of financial models and supporting analyses.
• Provides feedback to external valuation providers
• Analyzes financial statements, investment documentation, and market data to support valuation assumptions and conclusions.
• Prepares valuation materials and presentations for internal committees, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Consults on and oversees the completion of valuation deliverables and outcomes. Serves as a key resource for operational processes, reporting, and data requests from internal stakeholders, service providers, and regulators.
• Partners with investment advisor, accounting, and finance teams to gather inputs and ensure consistency in valuation methodologies.
• Supports valuation governance processes, including documentation, controls, and audit requests. Manages and enhances key financial controls to ensure integrity in valuation results.
• Assists in onboarding new portfolio investments and ensures models, data, and documentation follow best practices.
• Communicates progress, risks, and solutions to senior stakeholders to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Contributes to the development and enhancement of valuation processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Participates in team initiatives and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of valuation consulting experience or 5+ years of relevant audit, valuation, transaction services, or analytical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar discipline.
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies and financial modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience building and maintaining financial models.
• Familiarity with private equity or other illiquid asset valuations.
• Progress toward or completion of CFA, CPA, or similar designation is a plus.

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.