Senior Private Equity Valuation & Performance Analyst

Connect Search, LLC

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation package

401(k) match

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC in Chicago is seeking a Senior Valuation & Performance Analyst to support valuation and performance analysis of private equity portfolio companies. You will develop and maintain detailed valuation models, analyze operating performance, and apply valuation methodologies across the investment portfolio.

The role requires 4–5 years of valuation experience, direct experience with business/portfolio valuations, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
4–5 years of valuation experience in private equity or advisory.
Direct experience with business valuation and/or portfolio company valuation required.
Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Perform and support recurring valuations of private equity portfolio companies.
Develop and maintain detailed valuation models supporting quarterly and other periodic valuation processes.
Analyze portfolio company financial performance, operating results, forecasts, and key valuation assumptions.
Apply appropriate business valuation methodologies to private company investments.
Evaluate market, transaction, and company-specific information when developing valuation conclusions.
Maintain documentation for valuation methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions.
Build and maintain Excel-based valuation and performance models.