Job Description

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About The Role

The Team: As a market leader in the provision of illiquid portfolio pricing valuation services, our Private Equity professionals assist clients in the post-trade valuation of alternative investments, specifically for debt and equity positions for which there are no active market quotations available.

Since inception in 2014, the department has been amongst the fastest-growing areas within S&P Global. Our analyst teams in London, Dallas, Singapore and Noida serve over 400 institutional investors and cover notable names in start-up, growth, mature and distressed spectra across the globe.

Responsibilities & Impact

The Private Equity Analyst will deliver a range of valuation services specifically to the alternative investment community including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, banks, institutional investors and fund administrators, in connection with provision of post-trade valuations for their alternative investment positions.

The Analyst will use valuation techniques and technology-enabled solutions to fulfil these client commitments. They will periodically liaise with valuation committees on adopted methodology, with auditors on regulatory requests and internal developers on new technology to streamline workload.

The Analysts Duties Include

• Performing valuations on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
• Presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports, and handling valuation queries from clients
• Contributing to the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations
• Working with management to build and maintain client relationships
• Attending relevant industry events to broaden your knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for a commercial incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit

Whats In It For You

• Opportunity to work in growing business
• Build relationships with leading clients across the private markets spectrum
• Develop new skills and learn about various sectors/geographies across our clients portfolios

What Were Looking For

• Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder (or in process of obtaining qualification)
• Solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company / bond, and other intangible asset models
• Experience of managing delivery of valuations and provision of responses to price challenges
• Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Good knowledge of several industry sectors, e.g. Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Drug Retailing, Healthcare Providers & Services, or Software & IT Services
• Experience of building and maintaining client relationships
• Experience in prioritizing tasks in order to deliver valuations
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams across a variety of functions
• Exceptional energy, drive and stamina
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
• Strong influential skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team player

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

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