Job Description

A top tier credit-focused Hedge Fund in Manhattan in looking to hire a Vice President to their Risk and Valuations Group to lead valuations efforts for their illiquid assets within the firm's credit portfolios. This role will report directly to the Managing Director - Head of Valuations, and you will be joining a growing teams that is important to both the portfolio management and control oversight functions at the fund. This position specifically will be focused on developing and implementing processes and procedures for complex valuations across the firm's alternative investment platform.

The fund is looking for an up and coming candidate with ~8+ years of experience in Valuations or Product Control. The right candidate should be able to independently assess valuation processes, build and test valuation models, and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the day-to-day valuation process for illiquid investments (MBS, CMBS, etc.)
• Coordinate the process by which the firm selects external service providers for independent valuation services
• Act as a strategic liaison between the firm's external service providers and various front office groups that oversee the relevant investments
• Review both front office and third party valuation models by developing and maintaining processes to challenge and stress test valuation inputs and assumptions
• Lead quarterly reporting for the Valuation Committee
• Provide subject matter expertise on valuation policies, processes, controls and reporting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of experience in Valuations or Product Control - experience working at a Big4 consulting firm is highly preferred
• Strong academic background
• CPA or CFA is a plus but not required
• Strong proficiency with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals. We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places. From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.