Senior Private Investment Valuation Analyst

Wellington Management•Boston, MA

7d•$90,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Private Investment Valuation Analyst will provide independent fair value assessments across private equity investments, LP fund interests, evergreen vehicles, and other illiquid securities. The role combines fundamental investment analysis, valuation governance, third-party provider oversight, ASC 820 expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to support scalable valuation processes across Wellington’s growing private investment platform. The analyst will serve as the primary valuation analyst for a portfolio of more than 50 private investments, including late-stage growth companies, pre-IPO issuers, and LP fund interests. The position also supports valuation cycles for a new evergreen fund, contributes to the design and improvement of valuation policies and controls, and advances automation initiatives across the private equity and LP fund interest platform. The role works with Wellington investors, outsourced providers, portfolio company management teams, auditors, the Pricing Committee, and the fund services group. Wellington describes its work environment as flexible, with employees working from offices four days a week and remotely one day a week.

Requirements

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 of fair value conclusions.
Ability to use technical and data skills, such as SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Excel macros, and LLMs, to improve valuation and operational processes.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
Ability to be flexible, self-directed, and think outside the box.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CFA charter or demonstrated progress toward a CFA charter.
MBA or demonstrated progress toward an MBA.
Experience with market data providers such as FactSet, CapIQ, Bloomberg, and Markit.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary valuation analyst for a portfolio of 50+ private investments, including 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 consistent valuation methodologies, assumptions, and governance practices.
Perform independent valuation services across private equity investments.
Oversee third-party valuation providers, reviewing their methodologies, assumptions, market data, calibration practices, and quality-control processes.
Independently assess and challenge third-party conclusions, documenting areas of agreement and difference and the rationale for Wellington’s fair value recommendations.
Build valuation models using fundamental research, company financials, quarterly board presentations, management calls, and other information to corroborate third-party recommendations or develop independent recommendations.
Review legal documents, including SPAs, LPAs, charters, and M&A filings, to assess whether security rights, terms, and preferences are appropriately reflected in valuations.
Conduct market research and analyze industry trends.
Support valuation recommendations throughout audit cycles.
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.
Value private fund interests using NAV analysis, roll-forward methodologies, GP reporting reviews, secondary market data, and other relevant market inputs.
Evaluate whether NAV is appropriate as a practical expedient and assess when adjustments are required under applicable accounting guidance.
Advance automation initiatives to improve scale and efficiency across the Private Equity and LP Fund interest platform.
Develop relationships with Wellington investors, outsourced providers, and portfolio company management teams.
Formulate new and update existing fair value recommendations using appropriate analytical and valuation methodologies.
Prepare, review, and present fair value recommendations, policies, and company updates to stakeholders, including the Pricing Committee, auditors, and fund services group.
Stay current on SEC and regulatory fair value requirements.

Benefits

Retirement plan.
Health and wellbeing benefits, including health coverage.
Dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
Health savings account.
Flexible spending accounts.
Commuter program.
Employee assistance program.
Life and disability insurance.
Adoption assistance.
Back-up childcare.
Tuition/CFA reimbursement.
Paid time off, including leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer time, sick time, and vacation time.
Eligible employees may receive a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or incentives.
Flexible work environment, with remote work one day a week.