Associate Valuations Analytics Fund Finance - London, United Kingdom - Pantheon Ventures Careers

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Associate, Fund Finance - Valuations Analytics

JOB TITLE:
Associate, Fund Finance - Valuations Analytics

DEPARTMENT:
Operations

LOCATION:
London

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MANAGING REGULATED INDIVIDUALS
No

Company Profile

Pantheon is an international investor in private equity, infrastructure and real assets that invests on behalf of over 800 institutional investors including public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, and foundations.

Pantheon has been delivering private market solutions across a broad range of geographies and strategies for over 35 years and has $85 billion in assets under management.

Pantheon's investment strategies include primary fund programs, secondaries, co-investments, infrastructure, real assets, private debt, and customized programs. Pantheon also manages and advises Pantheon International Plc. ("PIP"), an investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Pantheon employs over 350 staff, including a global investment team of 104 investment professionals.

Pantheon is headquartered in London with further offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Bogota, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo and Berlin.

Pantheon is owned by Affiliated Managers Group Inc ("AMG"), alongside senior members of the Pantheon team. AMG is a NYSE-listed asset management company with equity investments in leading boutique investment management firms.

The ownership structure, with Pantheon management owning a meaningful share of the equity in the business, provides a framework for long-term succession and enables Pantheon management to continue to direct the firm's day-to-day operations.

Purpose of Position

Key Responsibilities

u Providing guidance to the team and review team outputs on General Partners and external valuation reviews for reporting and audit purposes

u Providing valuation technical support (including industry trends and regulations) and resolving ad-hoc queries from the PVC and other Pantheon Teams

u Preparation and review of PVC materials and provide support for Portfolio Data & Valuations from time to time on the more complex valuations (e.g. investments with provisions, debt investments, etc.)

u Attendance at PVC meetings to present valuation materials and provide input and support for ad-hoc queries

u Managing external relationships with third-party valuation firms and auditors

u Overseeing the audit planning process, provide support and analysis to external audit teams and assisting with the management of the annual audits relating to valuations

u Assisting the Vice President, Fund Finance - Valuation Analytics with the implementation of new strategies, development of the valuation process building efficiencies and focusing on continuous improvement

u Assisting the Vice President, Fund Finance - Valuation Analytics with reviewing and managing outputs and deliverables provided by junior members of the team

u Assisting with the updates of Pantheon's valuation memorandum at least once a year, and developing new valuation policies for new product launches

u Review the daily private capital valuations for daily NAV funds

u Provide guidance on investment setup, information rights, and potential valuation challenges on new investments where required

u Provide valuation support, where requested, from clients and other Pantheon Teams, in a timely manner

u Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Pantheon policy (including reporting compliance risks and maintaining appropriate standards of conduct

Knowledge and Experience Required

u A degree with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis preferred

u A Level Maths or equivalent is essential

u Progress towards a CFA, CEIV, ASA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent designation preferred

u Private Credit valuation knowledge is essential

u Minimum 5 years of valuation, accounting, or auditing experience required, especially relating to private equity funds/ illiquid investments and/or company valuations

u Good knowledge of global fund and corporate vehicle structures

u Experience in analysing General Partner valuation reports and ability to prepare financial models (e.g. discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction)

u Strong understanding of valuation methodologies including good understanding of best practice valuation techniques under IPEV/US GAAP for level 3 securities

u Performing valuation analysis on a wide range of illiquid investments broadly distributed across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory

u Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), organisational, interpersonal, and teaming skills

u Strong knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

u Experience of working in a busy team with tight deadlines

**This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be r