Principal, Private Market Valuation at S&P Global

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Hedge FundsIndustries

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder (or in process of obtaining qualification)
  • Solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company / bond, and other intangible asset models
  • Experience of managing delivery of valuations and provision of responses to price challenges
  • Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Good knowledge of several industry sectors, e.g. Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Drug Retailing, Healthcare Providers & Services, or Software & IT Services
  • Experience of building and maintaining client relationships
  • Experience in prioritizing tasks in order to deliver valuations
  • Ability to coordinate with internal teams across a variety of functions
  • Exceptional energy, drive and stamina
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
  • Strong influential skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Performing valuations on a wide range of illiquid 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 clients
  • Contributing to the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations
  • Working with management to build and maintain client relationships
  • Use AI tools to gather and clean financial, market, and operational data from various structured and unstructured sources (e.g., filings, news, databases), improving efficiency and accuracy in valuation inputs
  • Incorporate machine learning to identify patterns in historical valuation data, improve forecast accuracy, and support scenario analysis for complex or illiquid investments
  • Leverage Natural Language Processing to extract key insights from investment memos, pitch books, earnings calls, and regulatory filings to support valuation assumptions
  • Periodically liaise with valuation committees on adopted methodology, with auditors on regulatory requests and internal developers on new technology to streamline workload

Skills

Private Market Valuation
Illiquid Investments
Financial Modeling
Valuation Techniques
AI Tools
Data Cleaning
Market Analysis
Client Relationships
Valuation Committees

S&P Global

Provides financial information and analytics services

About S&P Global

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to a wide range of clients, including investors, corporations, and governments. The company offers services such as credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, which help clients understand and navigate the global financial market. S&P Global's products work by utilizing advanced data analytics and research to deliver insights that assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks. Unlike many competitors, S&P Global has a diverse range of divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which allows it to cater to various financial needs. The company's goal is to support clients in driving growth while also committing to corporate responsibility and positive societal impact.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1917Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Employee Discounts

Risks

Integration challenges with new acquisitions like ProntoNLP may cause operational issues.
Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Brooklyn Investment Group.
Dependence on volatile credit ratings market could impact revenue stability.

Differentiation

S&P Global integrates advanced AI tools for superior financial analytics capabilities.
The company offers comprehensive ESG solutions, meeting growing sustainability demands.
S&P Global's diverse divisions provide a wide range of financial services globally.

Upsides

Acquisition of ProntoNLP boosts data analytics and sentiment scoring capabilities.
Rising demand for ESG data enhances S&P Global's market position.
Expansion into India strengthens S&P Global's research and insights offerings.

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