Principal - Private Equity

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 10 Company & Team - “About Us” The Private Equity Valuation Analyst will deliver a range of valuation services specifically to the alternative investment community, including private equity, asset managers, hedge funds, banks and fund administrators, in connection with the provision of post-trade valuations for investments in private equity and illiquid debt. Our analyst teams in London, Dallas, Gurgaon and Singapore serve over 300 institutional investors and cover notable names in start-up, growth, mature and distressed markets worldwide. Since its inception in 2014, the Private Equity business has been amongst the fastest-growing areas within S&P Global, and the business is looking for a driven valuations analyst to support its future product growth.
Duties and Responsibilities - “Your Role” Key responsibilities 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 their knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry
**Job Requirements - “About You” Key Qualifications and Skills**:
5+ years’ experience working in a valuation role
Qualified accountant or CFA charter holder (or in process of obtaining qualification) Preferred. We are also okay with an MBA with Finance as a specialization
Solid experience in constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including DCF, comparable company/bond, and other intangible asset models
Experience in managing delivery of valuations and provision of responses to price challenges
Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Job Benefits - “What we offer”
Opportunity to work within a fast-growth business
Strong client base across Private Equity, hedge funds and alternate asset investors.
Engage in research to be able to value early-stage private companies, unicorns and illiquid debt portfolios.
Opportunity to work with world experts in the field
Opportunity to work on technology projects to enhance the quality and depth of the valuation product
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
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What’s In It For You?
**Our Purpose**:
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Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
**Our People**:
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**Our Values**:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

**Benefits**:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
**Our benefits include**:
**Health & Wellness**: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
**Flexible Downtime**: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
**Continuous Learning**: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
**Invest in Your Future**: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
**Family Friendly Perks**: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
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