Assurance-Financial Markets-Valuation Process Specialist-Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job and keybackground information

(Note: Key responsibilities are assignedbased on an evaluation of the candidates professional qualification relevant experience Excel skills and ademonstrated working knowledge offinancial analysis that impacts the businessand economic environment.)

You will play an integral role in valuation services provided toPwC audit companies as well as non-audit companies as it relates to various private equity investments and valuation of portfolio companies.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Analysing third party valuations by challengingassumptions and performing sensitivity analysis on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory

Developing deep technical strength in the valuation of alternative assets serving as a firm resource for thatexpertise

Reporting and presenting analysis and conclusions including written reports and drafting valuation queries for audit team

Delegating effectively tasks and providing direction and support to more junior team members

Enhancing the quality of work by actively supervising and coaching others taking responsibility for the quality of work and performing a critical self-review seeking proactively the advice of supervisors and responding to feedback in a timely manner

Building long-term client relationships through exceptional client service including a deep understanding of the client and their needs exceptional responsiveness and the delivery of the highest quality service and work product

Education & Experience

Qualified Chartered accountant or CFA charter holder

Minimum of 3-5 years of valuation-related work experience including but not limited to solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models such as: DCF comparable company / bond option pricing model (knowledge of building breakpoints) waterfall allocation methods etc.

Understanding of Private Equity industry Startup and VC funding and understanding capital structure of private company

End to end understanding of various nuances in arriving at fair valuation of private companys shares

Ability to analyze key financial metrics depending on the portfolio companys industry identify historical trends and perform calibration analysis to understand the key drivers causing the changes in the companysvaluation in each reporting period.

Proficient in MS Excel

Experience of building and maintaining client

relationships

Experience in mentoring staff and / or managing a

small team

Ability to coordinate internal teams and tasks across a

variety of functions

Knowledge of CapitalIQ will be an advantage

Playing a role in discussions proactively ask questions

and share an informed point of view;

Personal competencies

Strong research financial modeling analytical and

valuation skills

Strong communication skills along with fluency in

English;

Strong intellectual curiosity and a fast learner

Demonstrated capability of working effectively with

3rd parties including managing the process/ timetable

of deliverables and providing feedback etc.

Strong team player. Demonstrated capability of

working closely with team members and delivering

quality work under tight schedule

Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations

Requirements

These should include essential &

desirable requirements such as:

Level of experience

Education/qualifications

Industry experience

Technical capability

Sales/BD capability

Metrics

Key personal attributes

Bachelors in finance/Accounting/Economics with focus

on valuation methods (B. Com . with Economics

Hons) along with following certifications:

- CFA (US) or CA Mandatory

Work Experience ranges as below:

- 3 to 5 years for CA / CFA (US)

Work Experience from following organisations:

- Big 4s similar experience

- Financial Services Companies / Investment Banks

Barclays JP Morgan Morgan Stanley Goldman

Consulting experience Sachs Credit Suisse Wells Fargo Macquarie

Standard Chartered Nomura Citigroup HSBC

Karvy Financial Services Company Merrill Lynch

UBS Bank of America Fidelity Investments

Blackrock TIAA

- Valuation firms such as Duff & Phelps

- Consulting Firms: Accenture McKinsey & Co.

Advance knowledge on Microsoft Office especially Excel

Experience in financial modelling

Good understanding of corporate financial statements and

various types of securities

Proficient written and verbal English communication skills

Commitment to continuous training and to proactively

learn new processes

Demonstrated self-motivation and a desire to take

responsibility for personal growth and developmen

Travel Requirements

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