Senior Private Investment Valuation Analyst

Wellington Management•Boston, MA

8d•$90,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Private Investment Valuation Analyst will play a critical role in Wellington Management’s private markets valuation platform, providing 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 robust and scalable valuation processes across a growing private investment platform. The analyst will serve as the primary valuation analyst for a portfolio of 50+ private investments and act as a subject matter expert on ASC 820 fair value requirements and related industry guidance. The role includes building and reviewing valuation models, assessing third-party valuation work, reviewing legal documents, supporting audits and valuation governance, and developing and improving valuation policies, methodologies, controls, and automation. It also supports valuation cycles for a new evergreen fund and valuations of private fund interests. The position is based at Wellington Management’s 280 Congress location. Employees work from the office four days a week, with flexibility to work remotely one day a week. The stated base salary range is USD 90,000–180,000. Wellington offers 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 supporting 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 problem identification and resolution.
Strong analytical, 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 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.
Lead oversight of third-party valuation providers, reviewing methodologies, assumptions, market data, calibration practices, and quality control processes.
Independently assess and challenge third-party conclusions, documenting areas of agreement and disagreement and the rationale supporting Wellington’s fair value recommendations.
Build valuation models using fundamental research, company financials, quarterly board presentations, management calls, and other information 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 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 existing and new private market funds, including a Venture Evergreen Fund and LP fund interests.
Support monthly and quarterly valuation cycles for a new evergreen fund.
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.
Support 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 abreast of SEC and regulatory fair value requirements.

Benefits

Retirement plan.
Health and wellbeing 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, sick, and vacation time.
Employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits.
A discretionary corporate bonus and/or incentives may be available, if eligible.