Valuation Analyst: Securities & Models for Portfolio Assets

VRC (Valuation Research Corporation); New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

401k match program

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

VRC (Valuation Research Corporation) in the United States seeks an analyst to conduct valuations of securities for investment companies, including illiquid assets such as bank loans, subordinated debt, and preferred and common equity in privately-held firms.

You will build and modify financial models, gather data from clients, prepare formal client reports, and work with diverse teams across time-sensitive engagements.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years’ of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. Any coursework in valuation, financial statement analysis is a plus.
• Progress towards CFA designation is a plus.
• Working/Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Superior analytical capabilities.
• Self-starter temperament with the ability to master new tasks quickly.
• Experience working with diverse teams.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle dynamic, time-sensitive engagements.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours around critical due dates.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on securities, competitors, industry, and capital markets, including market multiples, comparable ratios, and credit spreads
• Gather and document pertinent data obtained through client interaction
• Build, modify and utilize financial models for discounted cash flow, guideline market multiple, market transaction, fixed income and option valuations
• Perform valuation analyses on companies and their securities across a wide range of industries using relevant qualitative information gathered and through the application of proprietary quantitative valuation models
• Assist in preparing formal client reports

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Job description

VRC (Valuation Research Corporation) in the United States seeks an analyst to conduct valuations of securities for investment companies, including illiquid assets such as bank loans, subordinated debt, and preferred and common equity in privately-held firms.

You will build and modify financial models, gather data from clients, prepare formal client reports, and work with diverse teams across time-sensitive engagements.