Private Debt & Equity Valuation Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a valuation-focused professional to join the Asset & Wealth Management Public Product Control team. You will oversee quarterly valuation for private debt and equity, interact with portfolio managers and traders, and support investor and regulatory reporting.

The role requires strong knowledge of PE/Private Debt valuations, WACC, CAPM, and valuation disclosures. Responsibilities include third-party valuation involvement, audit support, and presenting at

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Valuation knowledge

Financial analysis

SOX controls

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting, CPA/CFA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Goldman Sachs in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a valuation-focused professional to join the Asset & Wealth Management Public Product Control team. You will oversee quarterly valuation for private debt and equity, interact with portfolio managers and traders, and support investor and regulatory reporting.

The role requires strong knowledge of PE/Private Debt valuations, WACC, CAPM, and valuation disclosures. Responsibilities include third-party valuation involvement, audit support, and presenting at