Valuations Analyst – Private Equity

Role overview

A private equity firm in Chicago is hiring a detail-oriented, hands-on Valuations Analyst to join its Finance & Operations function. The position is responsible for leading the quarterly valuation cycle for private equity holdings and other financial assets, developing robust models, safeguarding data accuracy, and supporting the rollout of a portfolio data platform.

What you'll do

• Own the full quarterly valuation process for private equity investments and alternative financial assets in line with ASC 820 and internal policy requirements.
• Develop, update, and improve valuation and financial models used to determine portfolio company fair value.
• Draft quarterly valuation memoranda, supporting schedules, and presentation materials for review by the Valuation Committee.
• Collaborate with investment team members to understand portfolio company performance and translate that information into fair value conclusions.
• Work closely with accounting, compliance, and investor relations partners across the business.
• Support the implementation and day-to-day use of Chronograph, with emphasis on clean data, analytics, and onboarding newly added investments.
• Assist with audit requests and respond directly to auditor questions related to valuation topics.

Background and fit

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a closely related discipline is required.
• At least 2 years of practical valuation experience gained at an investment bank, buy-side investment manager, or specialist valuation firm.
• Strong Excel-based modeling capability, including the ability to construct and support complex valuation models, plus working knowledge of ASC 820 fair value guidance.
• Experience using financial data tools such as Capital IQ, Bloomberg, or comparable platforms.
• Very strong attention to detail, solid organization, and the ability to communicate valuation outcomes clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Prior exposure to private equity or alternative asset management is preferred.
• Experience valuing alternative assets such as litigation finance, music royalties, or structured insurance vehicles is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Chronograph or a similar portfolio analytics and management system is preferred.
• CFA designation, or progress toward CFA, ASA, or ABV certification, is preferred.

Additional information

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace. Hiring, training, promotion, recruitment, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.