Investment Management · 3.6k people
Senior Private Investment Valuation Analyst
Posted 21 Oct
What’s this role about? Independently value private equity investments, late-stage growth companies, pre-IPO issuers, and private fund interests, including building valuation models and assessing third-party recommendations under ASC 820. Develop and improve valuation policies and controls, support audits and committee presentations, and collaborate with investors, providers, portfolio companies, and fund services teams.
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Company
About Wellington Management For almost 100 years, we have chosen to do things differently, including the way we structure our ownership model, organization, and investment platform. Critically, we know that the best investment ideas are found when a diverse workforce is encouraged to bring forward unique perspectives. Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms, serving as a trusted adviser to over 2,400 clients in more than 60 countries. We manage more than US$1 trillion for pensions, endowments and foundations, insurers, family offices, fund sponsors, global wealth managers, and other clients. We offer comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including global equity, fixed income, currency, commodity, alternatives, and private markets. Leveraging more than 900 investment professionals located in offices around the world, we combine independent insights across asset classes, skill sets, and investment disciplines to uncover ideas for our clients, because we believe collaboration is a rare, repeatable competitive edge. This independent structure and collegial culture are two of the main reasons investment professionals join Wellington Management — and stay for their entire careers. For current open opportunities, please visit www.wellington.com/joinus We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to having a diverse workforce. Please visit http://www.wellington.com to learn more about our firm. Important disclosure: https://www.wellington.com/en/important-disclosure Wellington will not send unsolicited communications and investment opportunities initiated through social media platforms. Wellington does not perform business transactions, payment requests, or direct interactions through social media platforms. Please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/legal/privacy-notice for more information.
Wellington Management
Trusted adviser to investors worldwide
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary valuation analyst for a portfolio of 50+ private investments across late-stage growth companies, pre-IPO issuers, and LP fund interests
- Serve as a subject matter expert on ASC 820 fair value requirements and related industry guidance, ensuring valuation methodologies, assumptions, and governance practices are applied consistently across private investments
- Perform independent valuation services across all private equity investments
- Lead oversight of third-party valuation providers, including review of valuation methodologies, assumptions, market data, calibration practices, and quality control processes
- Challenge and independently assess third-party conclusions, documenting areas of agreement, differences, and rationale supporting Wellington's fair value recommendations
- Build comprehensive valuation models based on fundamental research, company financials, quarterly board presentations, management calls, etc., to corroborate third-party provider recommendations and/or formulate Wellington’s own independent valuation recommendations
- Review various legal documents (SPAs, LPAs, Charters, M&A filings) to ensure rights, terms, and preferences of securities are reasonably and adequately valued
- Conduct market research and analyze industry trends
- Support recommendations throughout audit cycles
- Opportunity to design, implement, and enhance valuation policies, methodologies, and controls for new and existing private market funds, including a Venture Evergreen Fund and LP fund interests
- Support valuation processes for a new evergreen fund, including monthly and quarterly valuation cycles
- Perform valuations of private fund interests utilizing NAV analysis, roll-forward methodologies, GP reporting reviews, secondary market data, and other relevant market inputs
- Evaluate the appropriateness of NAV as a practical expedient and assess circumstances requiring adjustments under applicable accounting guidance
- Strong focus on automation initiatives to allow scale and efficiency across the Private Equity and LP Fund interest platform
- Develop relationships with Wellington investors, outsourced providers, and management teams at portfolio companies
- Formulate new as well as update existing fair value recommendations, which may require both creative and in-depth analysis and valuation methodologies
- Prepare, review, and present fair value recommendations, fair value policies, and company updates to various stakeholders across Wellington, including the Pricing Committee, auditors, and fund services group
- Stay abreast of SEC and regulatory fair value requirements
Qualification
- 4-8 years of applicable valuation experience, including private company valuations, equity analysis, and fair value assessments of private equity, late-stage growth, and other illiquid investments
- Deep understanding of ASC 820 fair value measurement principles, including calibration, market participant assumptions, valuation techniques, and governance expectations
- Experience reviewing and challenging third-party valuation reports and recommendations
- Experience supporting external audits, pricing committee presentations, and documentation supporting fair value conclusions
- Ability to leverage strong technical and data skills, such as SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Excel macros & LLMs, to improve valuation/operational processes
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
- Exhibits a proactive approach to problem identification and resolution
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible, self-directed, and think outside the box
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Designation or demonstrated progress toward CFA or MBA strongly preferred
- Experience with market data providers such as FactSet, CapIQ, Bloomberg, and Markit
- JOB TITLE
- Senior Private Investment Valuation Analyst
- JOB FAMILY
- Pricing
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Health And Wellbeing Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Pharmacy Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life And Disability Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Backup Childcare
- Tuition And CFA Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Discretionary Corporate Bonus
- Incentives
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