Manager - Private Equity Valuations

Opportunity for an Audit Manager (or equivalent) to move into Private Equity - Skilled Worker Sponorship available on a case-by-case basis

Working as a part of the wider Operations team, you will be leading a group of Analysts / Associates who act as the first analytical contact point for external fund related data to flow through the business. The firm are well establised within the Fund-of-Funds space, and have a very strong performance track record across a range of asset classes

• Oversee and review the preparation of the quarterly Valuation schedule and input of the subsequent valuations by the team.
• Ensuring data quality targets are met, overseeing integrity checks and statistical analysis techniques. Guiding the team through complex queries or valuations, providing expert oversight.
• Monitoring and updating the valuations operating model, including control framework, continual review of controls to proactively mitigate or reduce operational risks, including liaising with other teams for any areas with cross team impacts.
• Responsibility for the overall audit of valuations, coordinating other team members to ensure all audit activities proceed smoothly.
• Supervising the teams processes and data flow - Lead on areas of transformation for systems and processes.

Knowledge & Experience Required 

• Experience leading a team as a Manager, experience leading on training, development, appraisals
• Strong technical skills, with emphasis on Fund of Fund / Private Equity structures
• Ability to work independently to objectively analyse technical processes.
• Strong focus on control and procedures is essential.
• Experienced professional working with data in a financial environment + Knowledge of data management techniques.
• Qualified ACCA/ACA (or equivalent) + Post Qualified experience