Manager Valuation

Il y a 21 heures

Luxembourg Forvis Mazars in Luxembourg Temps plein


Responsibilities:
· Manage Valuation Engagements: Take overall responsibility for the delivery of external valuation, audit-assist and valuation review engagements for a diverse range of entities, with a focus on fund portfolio valuations (private equity, private debt and derivatives) under the IPEV Guidelines and IFRS 13. Manage 3-5 projects simultaneously, directing seniors and junior team members.
· Quality and Technical Review: Perform the first-level review of models, reports and working papers before Partner sign-off, ensuring methodological consistency and compliance with professional standards and internal quality and risk procedures.
· Valuation Reviews and Technical Positions: Lead reviews of third-party valuations, form and defend well-reasoned positions on complex matters (e.g. calibration, valuation of illiquid debt, structured instruments) in discussions with auditors, fund managers and AIFMs.
· Client Relationship: Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, present valuation conclusions to senior management, valuation committees and auditors, and anticipate client needs.
· Engagement Economics: Plan staffing, budgets and timelines, monitor work in progress and billing, and manage changes in scope proactively.
· Business Development: Contribute to proposals, fee estimates and client pitches, and support the firm's market presence through thought leadership and events.
· People Management: Coach and develop the team, conduct performance evaluations and contribute to recruitment and internal training.
· Helicopter View: Keep the team focused on the critical value drivers and the key judgements, and ensure conclusions are robust and well supported.

Your Profile
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Education:
Master's degree from a top-tier university in Economics, Finance or Management (4+2 years' study) with a distinguished academic record.
· Valuation

Experience:
4-6 years of experience in valuation or corporate finance, of which at least 2 years in a consulting firm. Proven track record in the valuation of private equity, private debt and/or financial instruments.
· Professional

Qualifications:
CFA or an equivalent valuation qualification is strongly preferred but not necessary.
· Technical Expertise: Strong command of the IPEV Guidelines and IFRS 13, and familiarity with regulatory expectations on the valuation function of AIFMs.
· Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint

Skills:
Ability to review and challenge complex models efficiently and to ensure high-quality presentation of reports and client deliverables.
· Leadership and Communication: Confident communicator able to lead teams, manage client expectations and hold technical discussions with auditors and regulators.
· Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages, in particular French or German, is highly advantageous.
· Time Management: Proven ability to manage 3-5 engagements in parallel, reprioritize under tight deadlines and allocate team resources effectivel