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 support Wellington Management’s private markets valuation platform by providing independent fair value assessments for 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 collaboration across teams to support robust and scalable valuation processes. 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 includes building valuation models, assessing third-party valuations, reviewing legal documents and market data, supporting audits, and preparing recommendations and policy materials for stakeholders. It also offers opportunities to develop valuation policies, methodologies, controls, and automation initiatives for private market funds, including a Venture Evergreen Fund. Wellington offers a flexible work environment in which employees work from the office four days per week and may work remotely one day per week. Compensation includes a base salary range of USD 90,000–180,000, with eligible employees also potentially receiving discretionary corporate bonuses or incentives. The company describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, health and wellbeing coverage, paid time off, and other benefits.

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, 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.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management.
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 across 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 third-party conclusions and document agreements, differences, and the rationale supporting Wellington’s fair value recommendations.
Build comprehensive 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 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 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 analysis 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 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.
Eligible employees may receive a discretionary corporate bonus and/or incentives.
Flexible work environment: four days in the office and flexibility to work remotely one day per week.