About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

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 among the fastest-growing areas within S&P Global. Our analyst teams in London, 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

Senior Associate, Private Market Valuation will deliver a range of valuation services to the alternative investment community including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, banks, institutional investors and fund administrators, in connection with post-trade valuations for their alternative investment positions.

Senior Associate will use valuation techniques and technology-enabled solutions to fulfil client commitments. They will periodically liaise with valuation committees on adopted methodology, with auditors on regulatory requests and with internal developers on new technology to streamline workload.

Senior Associate's duties include:

• Performing valuations on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies using accepted approaches and theory
• Presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports, and handling valuation queries from clients
• Contributing to the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations
• Working with management to build and maintain client relationships
• Using AI tools to gather and clean financial, market, and operational data from various structured and unstructured sources to improve efficiency and accuracy in valuation inputs
• Incorporating machine learning to identify patterns in historical valuation data, improve forecast accuracy, and support scenario analysis for complex or illiquid investments
• Leveraging natural language processing to extract key insights from investment memos, pitch books, earnings calls, and regulatory filings to support valuation assumptions

Compensation & Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit spgbenefitessentials dot com / newhires.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder (or in process of obtaining qualification)
• Solid experience constructing and reviewing valuation models including DCF, comparable company/bond, and other intangible asset models
• Experience managing delivery of valuations and responding 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 building and maintaining client relationships
• Experience prioritizing tasks to deliver valuations
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams across functions
• Strong energy, drive and stamina
• Flexible and adaptable 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.

Flexible Working

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or some remote work is usually possible. Please discuss the arrangement at interview. We will be adaptable where we can.

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About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions to help customers expand their perspective and make confident decisions. For more information, visit spglobal dot com / marketintelligence.

What’s In It For You?

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