Investment Valuations Analyst

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom USS Investment Management Limited Full time

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Investment Valuations Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity toassist in the performance of investment valuations (primarily illiquid equity and credit interests) and valuation control activity for the Investment segment of USS

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Finance you will be responsible for:

• Building a thorough commercial understanding of the scheme’s illiquid equity and credit investments
• Performance of quarterly (and occasional ad hoc) valuations of illiquid credit and equity asset investments
o Drafting of valuation reports in line with regular valuation timetable
o Formulating robust and defensible valuation opinions
o Preliminary review and analysis of business plans and cash flow models
o Development and update of valuation models
o Collation of underlying financial data from investment managers, providing relevant challenge where necessary
• Performance of monthly valuation roll-forward process between quarters
• Working with the asset management teams (Private Markets Group) to gain an understanding of assets and key developments, and collating relevant management information
• Preparation of valuation reports and committee submissions
• Assistance in the performance of valuation due diligence reviews

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Prior experience of performing business, equity, and/or credit investment valuations as the primary function, within investment management, infrastructure or pensions industries in a finance or analyst role
• Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or other relevant financial qualification with significant exposure to investment appraisal techniques (e.g. CFA)
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent level of Excel skills
• Experience of dealing with external clients or influencing at senior level within an organisation

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits

How we will reward you

- Great starting salary
- Generous annual leave package
- Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
- Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
- Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
- Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
- Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk . Please rotate your device to Landscape (horizontal) mode in order to use this application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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