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SalaryPantheon is a leading global private markets specialist currently investing on behalf of more than 1,000 investors, including public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and private wealth clients. Founded in 1982, Pantheon has an established reputation across private market asset classes, covering all stages and geographies, and provides investment solutions that include flagship fund offerings, as well as integrated programs and customized solutions. Pantheon also manages and advises Pantheon International Plc ("PIP") and Pantheon Infrastructure Plc ("PINT"), both investment companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
As of December 31, 2022, Pantheon had $92.8 billion in assets under management and advice and the firm currently has more than 460 employees located across its offices in London, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bogotá, Tokyo, Dublin and Berlin. Its global workforce includes more than 140 investment professionals.
Pantheon is majority-owned by Affiliated Managers Group Inc. (NYSE: AMG), a leading partner to independent active investment management firms globally, alongside senior members of the Pantheon team.
For further details, please visit our website: www.pantheon.com
JOB TITLE:
Senior Associate, Fund Finance - Valuation Analytics
LOCATION
New York
Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Vice President, Fund Finance – Valuation Analytics, the Senior Associate will assist with valuation analysis and oversight on a portfolio of investments, including but not limited to co-investments, fund investments, and direct positions. The role will form an integral part of the overall valuations process and the candidate will work closely the Pantheon Valuation Committee ("PVC"), the Fund Finance Team, the Investment Team, and the Portfolio Data & Fund Valuations Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and providing guidance to the team and review team outputs on General Partners and external valuation reviews for reporting and audit purposes
- Providing valuation technical support (including industry trends and regulations) and resolving ad-hoc queries from the PVC and other Pantheon Teams
- Managing team outputs and encourage culture of best practice, thereby ensuring NAV accuracy especially for the evergreen strategies.
- Management and development of direct report(s), including regular one to ones, and annual and semi-annual appraisals, and training
- Assisting with development and implementation of valuation processes for new strategies, build efficiencies and focusing on continuous improvement.
- Managing and ensuring NAV accuracy of the evergreen strategies
- Managing the updates of Pantheon's valuation memorandum and policies at least once a year, developing new valuation policies for new product launches, and the ongoing maintenance of the policies to ensure compliance with latest accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Managing team deliverables and performance, creates opportunities for team members' development and growth
- Managing the audit planning process, provide support and analysis to external audit teams and assisting with the management of the annual audits relating to valuations
- Managing external relationships with third-party valuation firms, auditors, and board communications where required
- Overseeing timely and accurate delivery of PVC materials (valuation of directs and co-investments, and the monthly valuations for Pantheon's regulated investment funds) and attendance at PVC meetings to provide input
- Charing or voting member of various PVC meetings, ensuring valuations are reasonable, independent of the investment function and in accordance with Pantheon's Valuation Policy
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Pantheon policy (including reporting compliance risks and maintaining appropriate standards of conduct
Knowledge and Experience Required
- A degree with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis preferred
- A Level Maths or equivalent is essential
- Progress towards a CEIV, ASA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent designation preferred
- Experience with valuation and operational aspects of servicing 40 Act registered funds preferred
- Private capital valuation knowledge is essential, experience with private credit and income funds preferred
- Experience in managing and having direct line report(s) is essential
- Strong understanding of valuation methodologies including good understanding of best practice valuation techniques under IPEV / IFRS / US GAAP for level 3 securities
- Accounting, or auditing experience is preferred, especially relating to private credit funds/ illiquid investments and/or company valuations
- Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), organisational, interpersonal, and teaming skills.
- Strong knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI
- 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 required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager.
Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.
