Valuations Manager

GWP•Denver, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the global asset valuations function, overseeing processes across multiple asset classes with a focus on private investments. Manage a high-performing team responsible for fair valuation, reporting, IBOR/PBOR price validation, and NAV oversight. Partner closely with investment teams, auditors, pricing vendors, and technology partners to deliver a robust, controlled and scalable valuation framework. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Valuations analysts. Oversee asset pricing activities across IBOR, PBOR, and NAV functions. Execute valuation oversight and price verification, including developing and reviewing fair value models. Conduct detailed valuation work for private credit and private equity, including market comparables, financial statement analysis, and model documentation. Present valuation matters to regional pricing committees and fund boards. Support valuation work for annual and interim audits. Collaborate with Operations Leadership to enhance the operating model and drive process improvements. Work closely with portfolio management, technology, compliance, legal, and risk teams to implement robust valuation procedures. Lead operational projects related to new processes, system enhancements, and control improvements. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards; represent the Valuations function in audits and regulatory reviews. Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a key escalation point. Own and maintain the global valuation policy, ensuring consistent application across asset classes. Lead the valuation governance framework, including independent challenge processes and committee engagement. Oversee third‑party valuation agents, conducting methodology reviews and due diligence. Develop and enhance cashflow‑based valuation models for private credit, including scenario and stress analyses. Support valuation methodology design for new product launches, including private credit vehicles and global fund structures. Lead valuation technology and data‑governance initiatives to improve automation, controls, and data integrity. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Deep Valuation Expertise: Strong technical valuation background with significant experience in private credit and other private investments; ability to review financial statements, cap tables, and company performance drivers.
Leadership: Demonstrated success managing and developing teams in an asset management or financial services environment.
Operational Excellence: Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement: Ability to identify, design, and implement process enhancements.
Stakeholder Management: Skilled at building and maintaining productive relationships across business areas and with external partners.
Client & Team Focus: Commitment to collaboration and delivering exceptional service.
Supervisory responsibilities Yes -Direct management of a team of valuation professionals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to foster inclusive, trusting relationships at all levels.
Experience interacting with clients, auditors, and pricing vendors

Responsibilities

Lead the global asset valuations function, overseeing processes across multiple asset classes with a focus on private investments.
Manage a high-performing team responsible for fair valuation, reporting, IBOR/PBOR price validation, and NAV oversight.
Partner closely with investment teams, auditors, pricing vendors, and technology partners to deliver a robust, controlled and scalable valuation framework.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Valuations analysts.
Oversee asset pricing activities across IBOR, PBOR, and NAV functions.
Execute valuation oversight and price verification, including developing and reviewing fair value models.
Conduct detailed valuation work for private credit and private equity, including market comparables, financial statement analysis, and model documentation.
Present valuation matters to regional pricing committees and fund boards.
Support valuation work for annual and interim audits.
Collaborate with Operations Leadership to enhance the operating model and drive process improvements.
Work closely with portfolio management, technology, compliance, legal, and risk teams to implement robust valuation procedures.
Lead operational projects related to new processes, system enhancements, and control improvements.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards; represent the Valuations function in audits and regulatory reviews.
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a key escalation point.
Own and maintain the global valuation policy, ensuring consistent application across asset classes.
Lead the valuation governance framework, including independent challenge processes and committee engagement.
Oversee third‑party valuation agents, conducting methodology reviews and due diligence.
Develop and enhance cashflow‑based valuation models for private credit, including scenario and stress analyses.
Support valuation methodology design for new product launches, including private credit vehicles and global fund structures.
Lead valuation technology and data‑governance initiatives to improve automation, controls, and data integrity.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Generous Holiday policies
Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
competitive compensation
pension/retirement plans
various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits