Private Equity Operations & Valuation Specialist

The Job: Private Equity Operations & Valuation Specialist

The Client: Leading alternative investment Manager

The Location: London

The Opportunity:

A multi-billion alternative investment manager is looking Fund Operation and Valuation specialist in a high-impact role that bridges investment controlling and investment teams, with a focus on direct private equity investments.

The Responsibilities:

Portfolio Reporting & Analytics:

• Develop and maintain recurring reporting packages for both internal and external stakeholders (investment teams, management, auditors, and limited partners.
• Review and monitor key portfolio company metrics, implement automated and standardized data collection and reporting workflows across the direct PE portfolio.

Valuation Support & Oversight

• Review and enhance valuation models in line with fair value guidelines and internal valuation policies.
• Work together with technology and investment teams to implement tools and technologies to optimize operational processes.
• Support quarterly and annual valuation processes for direct PE investments in collaboration with investment teams and third-party valuation providers.

The Role:

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in private equity operations, portfolio reporting, or valuation roles.
• Strong understanding of private equity structures and valuation methodologies (DCF, market comps, precedent transactions).
• Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills; experience with reporting or analytics tools (i.e Power BI) and systems such as Anaplan or Snowflake is a plus.

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