Senior Private Investment Valuation Analyst

Wellington Management•Boston, MA

6d•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, expertise in ASC 820, and cross-functional collaboration to support robust, scalable valuation processes across a growing private investment platform. The analyst will serve as the primary valuation analyst for a portfolio of more than 50 private investments and as a subject matter expert on ASC 820 fair value requirements. The position includes developing and reviewing valuation models and recommendations, overseeing external valuation providers, supporting audit cycles and pricing committee presentations, and contributing to valuation policies, controls, automation, and processes for private market funds, including a Venture Evergreen Fund and LP fund interests. The role is based at Wellington Management's 280 Congress location. Employees work from the office four days per week, with flexibility to work remotely one day per week. The base salary range is USD 90,000–180,000. Employees are eligible for salary, variable compensation, and benefits; other rewards may include a discretionary corporate bonus and/or incentives, if eligible.

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, Power BI, 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 designation 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 more than 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, applying valuation methodologies, assumptions, and governance practices consistently.
Perform independent valuation services across private equity investments.
Oversee third-party valuation providers, reviewing methodologies, assumptions, market data, calibration practices, and quality control processes.
Independently assess and challenge third-party conclusions, documenting agreement, differences, and the rationale for Wellington's fair value recommendations.
Build valuation models using fundamental research, company financials, quarterly board presentations, and management calls to corroborate provider recommendations or formulate independent recommendations.
Review legal documents, including SPAs, LPAs, charters, and M&A filings, to assess whether security rights, terms, and preferences are adequately valued.
Conduct market research and analyze industry trends.
Support 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 inputs.
Evaluate whether NAV is appropriate as a practical expedient and assess when adjustments are required under applicable accounting guidance.
Contribute to 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.
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, sick, and vacation time.
Salary and variable compensation; a discretionary corporate bonus and/or incentives may also be offered if eligible.