Valuation Controller - Alternative Investments

Step into a high-impact role as Valuation Controller, where you’ll oversee and shape the valuation of complex alternative investments, driving accuracy and transparency across private credit and private equity portfolios.

As a Valuation Controller on the Product Administration Business Platform Team within Client Service Asset Management, you will be responsible for supporting the oversight of investment valuations held by the Funds. You will use your working knowledge of the Funds’ investments and all aspects of valuation to ensure accuracy and compliance. In this visible role, you will support the Product Administration leadership team in executing management and oversight responsibilities. You will work cross-functionally with Portfolio Management, Legal, Compliance, and various external pricing vendors and service providers to deliver high-quality valuation oversight.

In this role you will be primarily responsible for supporting the valuation oversight of alternative investments, with a focus on private credit and private equity portfolios. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and regulatory requirements related to alternative asset classes.

Job Responsibilities 

• Support the end-to-end valuation process for alternative investments, including private credit, private equity, and other illiquid assets
• Review and challenge valuation models, methodologies, and key assumptions provided by investment teams and third-party valuation agents
• Ensure valuations are in compliance with internal policies, accounting standards (e.g., ASC 820, IFRS 13), and regulatory requirements
• Participate in periodic valuation committee meetings and prepare supporting materials as needed
• Monitor and report on valuation-related risks, issues, and exceptions
• Perform independent analysis and benchmarking of valuation inputs, including market comparables, cash flow projections, and discount rates
• Respond to internal and external valuation-related inquiries and support audit processes

 Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

• 5+ years’ experience in the investment management industry
• Technical and business knowledge of various Fund structures (e.g., mutual, collective investment, ETFs, and private funds with focus on alternative investments) and activities from an investment, operational, regulatory, accounting and financial reporting perspective
• Knowledge and experience across various asset classes (e.g., fixed income, alternatives and equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., derivatives and structured products)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate issues, propose and implement solutions, with consideration for all downstream implications
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross functional team
• Demonstrated thought leadership and the ability to influence and achieve results. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in any format.
• Proactive attitude, commitment to continuous learning, willing to challenge the status quo to improve processes.