Investment Valuation Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Universities Superannuation Scheme Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Investment Valuation Analyst to join our team at Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). As a key member of our Finance team, you will play a critical role in assisting with the performance of investment valuations and valuation control activity for the Investment segment of USS.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build a thorough commercial understanding of the scheme's illiquid equity and credit investments
  • Perform quarterly (and occasional ad hoc) valuations of illiquid credit and equity asset investments
  • Draft valuation reports in line with regular valuation timetable
  • Formulate robust and defensible valuation opinions
  • Preliminary review and analysis of business plans and cash flow models
  • Development and update of valuation models
  • 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
  • Preparing valuation reports and committee submissions
  • Assisting in the performance of valuation due diligence reviews
  • Communicating key valuation judgements and conclusions to stakeholders
  • Documenting (and, where appropriate, enhancement) of valuation procedures and controls
  • Performing administrative duties for the Investment Valuations function
  • Interacting and liaising with financial control and operations functions for certain key processes and ad hoc queries
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Investment Valuation Analyst who has a strong background in performing business, equity, and/or credit investment valuations. You will have a professionally qualified accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and significant exposure to investment appraisal techniques. You will also have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, as well as strong Excel skills.

Why Join Us?

At USS, we strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We are committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development and recognizing and supporting each individual's unique career path. We offer a range of benefits, including a great starting salary, generous annual leave package, access to a high-quality pension scheme, and support for your personal development and wellbeing.

Our Culture and Values

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all. Our values are embedded in our purpose, which states the importance of members and puts them 'front and center' of what we do. Our values are:

  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence


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