Director, Portfolio Valuation
About the position Kroll’s Portfolio Valuation practice is the leading provider of valuation advisory services to the alternative investment industry, and we count many of the world’s leading alternative asset managers as our clients. We serve our clients through our global platform and specialize in valuing illiquid and difficult to value investments where no “active quotes” are available. We cover the full breadth of alternative asset strategies including private equity, hedge, credit, venture capital and infrastructure. This position will be hybrid from our Atlanta, Nashville or New Jersey Responsibilities • Designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction and option pricing analyses • Performing valuation analysis on a wide range of illiquid investments broadly distributed across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory • Interviewing clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the engagement • Working with management to build, maintain and further develop client relationships • Help manage existing client relationships as well as pitch new business to both existing and new clients • Identifying and communicating potential engagements to management and writing engagement letters • Reporting and presenting analyses and conclusions both verbally and inwritten reports • Self-starter, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver solid action-oriented results under tight deadlines • Attending relevant industry events to broaden your knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry Requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or MBA • Minimum 6 years of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company, commodity contracts / forecasts, and other intangible asset models • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills • Experience with managing engagement teams • Knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Working knowledge of market data sources including Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ Benefits • Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. • Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave. • Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection. • Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews. • Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching. Apply tot his job