Director, Credit Valuation & Portfolio Analytics – Client Role

Arootah•New York, NY

3d•$200,000 - $275,000

About The Position

An established alternative investment manager is seeking an experienced Director to oversee valuation activities across a diversified portfolio of credit and alternative investments. The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate valuations across private credit, leveraged loans, structured credit, and other less liquid investments. It requires technical valuation expertise, hands-on financial modeling experience, and close collaboration with investment professionals, fund accounting, and external valuation specialists. The Director will contribute to valuation governance, investment reporting, and the continued development of valuation processes and controls. The position may be based in New York City or Greenwich, Connecticut. Candidates based in Connecticut must work from the New York City office at least three days per week for their first three months; thereafter, approximately one day per week in New York City is expected.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant experience in investment valuations, credit valuation, portfolio valuation, or related functions within asset management or financial services.
Direct experience valuing credit instruments, including middle-market private credit, leveraged loans, CLOs, asset-backed securities, bonds, and other structured products.
Strong financial modeling capabilities, including developing valuation models, reviewing assumptions, and validating pricing inputs.
Experience working with third-party valuation firms and independent pricing providers.
Demonstrated experience preparing materials for and participating in or leading valuation committee meetings.
Strong understanding of fund accounting, NAV calculations, investment performance reporting, and valuation reconciliations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with portfolio managers, investment professionals, and cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with private equity and specialty finance or FinTech-related investments.
Familiarity with valuation and investment accounting platforms such as IHS Markit, Advent Geneva, Allvue Everest, or Indus Valley Partners.
Experience mentoring or developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

Oversee valuation activities across credit and alternative investment products, including private credit, syndicated loans, structured credit, CLOs, asset-backed securities, bonds, and private equity investments.
Develop, review, and maintain financial valuation models, ensuring accurate assumptions, methodologies, and supporting market data.
Evaluate pricing inputs, underlying collateral, credit fundamentals, and other factors that influence investment valuations.
Coordinate with independent valuation firms and external pricing providers to review methodologies and validate results.
Prepare valuation committee materials, present findings, and lead discussions about valuation conclusions and key assumptions.
Partner with fund accounting teams to reconcile portfolio valuations, net asset values (NAV), and investment performance reporting.
Work with investment teams to address valuation questions and provide technical guidance on complex or illiquid positions.
Strengthen valuation policies, documentation, controls, and processes in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Collaborate with risk, compliance, legal, and other internal stakeholders on valuation-related matters.
Identify opportunities to improve valuation workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Guide and mentor junior professionals involved in valuation activities.