AVP Portfolio Valuation

LHH is partnering with a global private equity firm to identify an Assistant Vice President of Portfolio Valuation. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s approach to valuing investments across its portfolio, working in close coordination with investment professionals, finance teams, and senior leadership. The role requires a strong command of financial analysis, the ability to interpret complex datasets, and the judgment to present well-supported conclusions to key stakeholders. Only candidates with significant, hands-on experience valuing portfolios of private and alternative investments will be considered.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect the end-to-end valuation cycle across a range of investment positions, ensuring consistency with internal standards and external reporting requirementsConstruct and maintain detailed valuation models used to determine fair value for non-liquid and structured investmentsInterface with deal teams and portfolio company leadership to collect relevant financial and operational inputsOversee recurring valuation deliverables tied to quarterly and annual processesServe as a primary point of contact for auditors and external valuation firms, addressing inquiries and resolving technical mattersStrengthen valuation policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to support a robust control environmentAssess underlying portfolio performance and highlight factors influencing valuation outcomes, communicating key findings to leadershipProduce clear and effective reporting materials, including analysis utilized in decision-making and investor communicationDrive alignment among internal stakeholders regarding valuation assumptions and conclusionsStay informed on macroeconomic and market developments that may impact asset valuationsContribute to broader firm initiatives, including investor communications and internal projectsQualifications7+ years of experience in valuation, transactions, advisory, or an investment-focused environmentExperience evaluating complex capital structures and pricing non-public investment positionsAdvanced modeling skills with the ability to build and interpret detailed financial analysesFamiliarity with private equity frameworks, including fund-level considerations and valuation oversightAbility to distill complex information into clear recommendations for senior audiencesStrong relationship management skills with a track record of working across cross-functional teamsExperience engaging with audit firms and external advisors on valuation mattersHigh level of professionalism, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and tight timelinesStrong technical proficiency with Excel and related analytical tooTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceThis posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the base salary range is estimated to be $175,000 to $225,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.