Team Lead, Private Market Valuations

OSTTRA•New York, NY

3d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Team: As a market leader in the provision of illiquid portfolio pricing valuation services, our Private Market Valuation professionals assist clients in the post-trade valuation of alternative investments, specifically for debt and equity positions for which there are no "active market" quotations available. Since inception in 2014, the department has been amongst the fastest-growing areas within S&P Global. Our analyst teams in London, Toronto, New York, Dallas, Singapore and Noida serve over 600 institutional investors and cover notable names in start-up, growth, mature and distressed spectra across the globe. Responsibilities & Impact: The Private Market Valuation Team Lead will deliver a range of valuation services specifically to the alternative investment community including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, banks, institutional investors and fund administrators, in connection with provision of post-trade valuations for their alternative investment positions. The team will use valuation techniques and technology-enabled solutions to fulfil these client commitments. They will periodically liaise with valuation committees on adopted methodology, with auditors on regulatory requests and internal developers on new technology to streamline workload.

Requirements

Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder
Solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company / bond, and other intangible asset models
Experience of managing delivery of valuations and provision of responses to price challenges
Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Good knowledge of several industry sectors, e.g. Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Drug Retailing, Healthcare Providers & Services, or Software & IT Services
Experience of building and maintaining client relationships
Experience in prioritizing tasks in order to deliver valuations
Experience in mentoring staff and/or managing a team of analysts to deliver valuations
Ability to coordinate with internal teams across a variety of functions
Exceptional energy, drive and stamina
Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
Strong influential skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong team player
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Performing valuations on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
Managing and training a team of 3-5 analysts to prepare valuations, and reviewing their work before final delivery to clients
Reporting and presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports, and handling valuation queries from clients
Leading the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations
Working with management to build and maintain client relationships

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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