Private Market Valuations Senior Principal

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Valuation Analyst to join its Private Market Valuations team. This role involves performing independent valuations of illiquid debt and private equity investments while working directly with top-tier clients across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate will be responsible for constructing valuation models, presenting analyses, and training junior analysts. Offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this position also allows for growth in a dynamic, high-investment market environment.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to career growth resources

Financial wellness programs

Family benefits

Qualifications

• Multiple years’ experience in valuation models including DCF and comparable company/bond.
• Experience managing delivery of valuations and responses to client challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform valuations on illiquid debt and private equity.
• Present analyses and handle valuation queries from clients.
• Train and coach junior analysts.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder

Experience constructing and reviewing valuation models

Knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to adapt to new business opportunities

Education

Qualified accountant or in process of obtaining CFA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Private Market Valuations team is a market leader in supporting our clients with independent valuations of illiquid debt and private equity investments. Since inception the department has been amongst the fastest‑growing areas within S&P Global; our analyst teams in London, New York, Dallas, Singapore and India serve over 300 institutional investors across the globe covering notable names in start‑up, growth, mature and distressed spectra.

The Private Markets represent a high‑investment area with clients increasingly looking to आदेश़ independent specialists such as S&P Global to support them in their valuation process. This role represents a great opportunity to work in a high‑growth space and deal directly with leading clients across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, hedge funds and institutional investors.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to work in a growing market
• Build relationships with leading clients across the private market’s spectrum
• Develop new skills and learn about various sectors/geographies across our client’s portfolios

Responsibilities:

• Performing valuations on a wide range of ill Cyrus investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
• Presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports, and handling valuation queries from-Franchise clients
• Contributing to the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations
• Training and coaching junior analysts
• Working with management to build and maintain client relationships
• Attending relevant industry events to broaden your knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder (or in process of obtaining qualification)
• Multiple years’ experience constructing and reviewing valuation models including: DCF, comparable company/bond, PWERM and option pricing models
• Experience managing delivery of valuations and providing responses to client challenges
• Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to adapt and support new business opportunities

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Health‑care coverage designed for the mind and body
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student‑loan contribution and financial wellness programs
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too, with best‑in‑class family benefits
• Beyond the Basics Rodríguez FAQ: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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