Junior Valuation Officer

**Engelwood Asset Management S.A. -**Junior Valuation Officer**:
**Engelwood Asset Management S.A. is active in fund structuring, asset management and asset services. The company was founded in July 2001 and was renamed Engelwood Asset Management S.A. in July 2019.**

**Engelwood Asset Management S.A. is a CSSF regulated third party AIFM (European Alternative Investment Fund Manager) in Luxembourg.**

- Because of growing business and to reinforce our team, we are currently looking for an **AML / KYC Specialist** to join our company.

**Role description**:
The Junior Valuation Officer will primarily be responsible for supporting the valuation process of liquid and listed assets (e.g., equities, bonds, UCITS funds, hedge funds, structured products) managed by the AIFM.

The role focuses on ensuring the accurate and timely production of valuations of these instruments, performing data collection and reconciliation, and maintaining compliance with internal policies and relevant regulatory standards (AIFMD, CSSF).

In addition to these core responsibilities, the Junior Valuation Officer will provide secondary support to the valuation of illiquid assets, including Private Equity, Real Estate, and Private Debt investments, by assisting the senior valuation officer responsible for these asset classes.

This position is ideal for someone eager to develop expertise in both liquid and illiquid asset valuation techniques, with a strong initial focus on listed markets, within a dynamic asset management environment.

**Key aspects of the role include**:
**Primary responsibilities - Liquid and listed assets**:

- Assisting in the daily, weekly, and monthly valuation process of liquid assets to ensure accuracy and consistency of NAV calculations.
- Gathering and validating market data from various sources (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, fund administrators, custodians).
- Performing reconciliations and variance analyses to detect discrepancies and escalate issues to senior team members.
- Supporting the preparation of valuation reports and documentation for internal committees, auditors, regulators, and investors.
- Monitoring market events and movements that could impact the valuation of listed instruments and funds.
- Contributing to the improvement of valuation processes and internal controls through participation in ad-hoc projects and system enhancements.

**Secondary responsibilities - Illiquid assets (support role)**:

- Assisting the senior valuation officer in collecting financial and operational data related to Private Equity, Real Estate, and Private Debt investments.
- Supporting the preparation of valuation files, models, and documentation for illiquid assets.
- Participating in valuation committee meetings as an observer, gradually gaining exposure to valuation practices for alternative investments.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Collect, organize, and validate market data required for the valuation of liquid and listed assets, including equities, bonds, UCITS funds, hedge funds, and structured products.
- Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly Net Asset Values (NAVs) by ensuring the accuracy of prices and inputs used in the valuation
process.
- Perform price sourcing using multiple data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv. administrators) and ensure consistency through reconciliation and variance analysis.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of valuation methodologies aligned with internal policies and industry standards (e.g., IFRS, AIFMD).
- Conduct basic financial analysis on underlying funds and instruments, reviewing factsheets, performance reports, and market trends.
- Monitor unusual valuation movements and escalate discrepancies or issues to senior team members.
- Work closely with internal teams (portfolio management, risk management, compliance, operations) and external parties (fund administrators, custodians, auditors) to ensure timely and accurate valuations.
- Assist in preparing reports and dashboards for internal committees, regulators, and investors, focusing on valuation data and portfolio transparency.
- Support the senior valuation officer in specific tasks related to illiquid assets, including data gathering, documentation, and exposure to valuation methodologies used for Private Equity, Real Estate, and Private Debt.
- Stay informed on market developments and regulatory updates that could impact the valuation of both listed and illiquid assets.
- Participate in ad-hoc projects such as new product launches, system enhancements, and process automation.
- Develop technical knowledge and gain expertise in various financial instruments under the guidance of senior valuation specialists.

The salary package offered will be commensurate with your professional expertise and experience. This position is available
- We are an equal opportunity employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. As such, we welcome
identity or disability.