Valuation Analyst – Illiquid Securities & Advisory

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a highly motivated analyst to support valuation and financial analysis for illiquid securities in a dynamic team environment. You will work on fair value reporting, in-depth financial statement reviews, and investment memoranda preparation.

The role emphasizes Excel-based modeling, due diligence participation, and clear client communications. A strong foundation in finance and quantitative methods is essential for success in this entry-level position starting July 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics or similar majors.

Responsibilities

• Support FVA portfolio valuation teams valuing illiquid debt and equity securities for fair value reporting.
• Perform financial statement analysis and quantitative and qualitative assessments.
• Review investment memoranda, board presentations, debt and equity agreements, and financial models.
• Compile statistical summaries, develop financial ratios, and present analyses using standard formats.
• Review published financial information, public company filings, press releases, research analyst reports, and Bloomberg data.
• Identify comparable public companies and M&A transactions using S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, SIC classifications, and other methods.
• Construct and review valuation analyses, including guideline public company, precedent transaction, and discounted cash flow analyses, using proprietary models.
• Research economic conditions, industry trends, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of securities.
• Participate in due diligence meetings and discussions, communicate with clients, and respond to auditor questions.
• Design and draft client deliverables.
• Assist with fee proposals, scoping discussions, pitch materials, and pricing committee memoranda.
• Perform ad-hoc research, analytics, and project team support.
• Coordinate invoices, working paper files, and compliance/end-of-engagement closeout procedures.
• Participate in discussions with in-house and outside legal counsel.
• Assist with marketing initiatives for prospective and existing clients

Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Excel Modeling

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Assessment

Analytical Abilities

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Work Ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Bloomberg

S&P Capital IQ

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a highly motivated analyst to support valuation and financial analysis for illiquid securities in a dynamic team environment. You will work on fair value reporting, in-depth financial statement reviews, and investment memoranda preparation.

The role emphasizes Excel-based modeling, due diligence participation, and clear client communications. A strong foundation in finance and quantitative methods is essential for success in this entry-level position starting July 2027.