Conducting Officer Valuation & Accounting

Marsh; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consultancy in the City of London is seeking a leader for Valuation Services. This role involves overseeing valuation activities for financial instruments, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and enhancing team performance. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in valuation across various asset classes and strong analytical skills. The company values collaboration and diversity, and offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate & Private Debt valuation.
• Self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise valuation activities for financial instruments and assets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency in financial reporting.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of valuation models.

Skills

Valuation methodologies

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

What can you expect: Mercer Alternative investments consultants provide strategies and ideas based on research on how to diversify portfolios to achieve better returns. Working for one of the leading management consultancies and benefit from all the advantages of a global corporation. Become part of our success story! This role is key to our Business.

Whats in for you: Welcoming different perspectives, like yours, is one of our strongest attributes. Collaboration is the way we make things happen. Were a community of individuals with different points of view who are energized by opportunities to share our skills and ideas. We genuinely value people who will articulate their opinions and ideas while respecting those of others. And its managers like you who make it all possible by inspiring team collaborations. If you would thrive in this interactive work culture, we invite you to apply.

We will count on you to: Lead and implement the vision for Valuation Services, which is to be the trusted resource team that provides all ongoing valuation-related work within the AIFM to a standard that is prepared accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise valuation activities for financial instruments, assets, and liabilities, ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements and act as a change agent by improving the efficiency and risk level associated with the production and oversight of all valuations, calculations, investor reports and audit.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Fund Operations, Reporting and Risk Management to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of valuation models and accounting processes to identify and mitigate risks.
• Stay updated on industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practices related to valuation and accounting oversight and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including IFRS, GAAP, and local regulations.
• Manage resources & workflow within Valuation by ensuring appropriate planning, control and coordination of the workload to ensure all work meets Mercers expectations in terms of quality, standards and timeliness.
• Develop the team within Valuation Services including participation in recruitment, talent management and appraisals and provide training and guidance to staff on valuation techniques and accounting standards.
• Coordinate with the Investment Manager and Lead Manager on reporting requirements for model based approach for Co-/direct investments.

Some of the duties will include:

• Ex ante valuation assessment of new investments (concerning pricing & ongoing reporting requirements)
• On-going, IPEV-compliant, valuation preparation and oversight of investments
• Oversee the preparation, review, and validation of financial statements and reports related to valuation and accounting
• Preparation of investment memos / reporting to executive (/valuation) committee & those charged with governance on a frequency compliant with NAV reporting (mainly quarterly)
• Voting member of the valuation committee
• Audit coordination and actor of the changes in audit procedures on valuation questions

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• 7 + years of professional work experience in Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate & Private Debt valuation
• Self-motivated team player
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and accounting standards
• Strong sense of ownership, paying meticulous attention to detail and ensuring high-quality client deliverables within set timelines
• Strong analytical skills and ability to investigate and solve problems
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels in the wider group
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, German is a plus

What makes you stand out

• Prior Management and Conducting Officer experience preferred

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.