Valuation Specialist

Who we're looking for
We are looking to a Valuation Specialist to join our Fund Operations team. The Valuation Specialist will be an integral part in executing the monthly and quarterly valuation processes for our semi-liquid product offerings. You will be instrumental in the valuation of our direct debt and private market fund investments, the ongoing monitoring of our portfolio investments, and in advancing tools and processes using technology.
The position will offer a fast-paced and intellectually challenging work environment that offers accelerated exposure to private markets and increasing responsibility. 
The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn new skills and knowledge within the private market space.

About Schroders
We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We're close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team
Schroders Capital is the private markets investment division of Schroders Group. With $65bn AUM and 498 employees we cover a broad range of asset classes out of 19 offices globally. We provide investors with access to a broad range of private equity investment opportunities across buyout and growth investments, as well as for venture capital with a focus on what we consider the most attractive parts of the global private equity market.

What you'll do
•    Monitor and perform valuations of our direct and co-investments, primary and secondary fund investments across a broad array of private market strategies
•    Collaborate with external valuation providers for our direct real-estate and infrastructure debt instruments 
•    Produce concise, informative valuation reports for a variety of recipients (such as boards, audit committees and investor communication)  
•    Interact closely with internal and external parties, in particular investment managers, general partners, pricing committees, third party valuation firms, and auditors 
•    Contribute to the development of portfolio monitoring and valuation tools 
•    Support special projects within your area of responsibility 

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
•    5+ years of experience in the financial industry within the area of valuation or deal advisory
•    A self-directed individual with experience in executing valuation processes under time-sensitive deadlines 
•    Strong familiarity with the principles and methodologies used in illiquid assets' valuation
•    Proficiency in using MS Office, Capital IQ, with knowledge of programming languages and analytics' tools 
•    Degree in a relevant discipline such as business, finance or accounting (CFA charter holder or working towards a similar designation would be considered a plus) 

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help
•    Fluent in another European language, both written and spoken

What you'll be like
•    Self-starter mentality with a hands-on attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time-sensitive deadlines 
•    Credible communicator with a senior audience
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple way
•    Organised with a good attention to detail

We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.