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Global Atlantic · 4 months ago

Associate, Investment Valuation

Global Atlantic is a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions with a focus on delivering long-term financial security. They are seeking an Associate for the independent price verification team to review valuations for a large portfolio of investments, focusing on private asset classes.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate and oversee the valuation of private investments by partnering with third-party valuation providers
Review/audit valuation model inputs and assumptions for private assets
Communicate with third party valuation specialists, provide feedback and commentary on their reports
Effectively communicate with the Deal Team, Portfolio Monitoring Unit, Operations, Sector Analytics and Investment Accounting
Prepare quarterly Valuation Committee materials and ad-hoc deliverables for management
Compile data from various sources and prepare summarized calculations
Communicate with external pricing vendors to challenge prices and share relevant market information
Research and review price movements and variances across various investments
Reconcile data across systems and reports
Identify process breakdowns, analyze the root cause, and build controls to ensure accuracy
Prepare workpapers in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404
Act as a point of contact for external auditors
Stay up to date on valuation best practices and ensure compliance with ASC 820 fair value guidance
Perform frequent ad hoc analysis and assist with special projects, as requested

Qualification

Fixed income pricingValuation controlPrivate credit experienceCFA designationBloomberg knowledgeMS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or accounting
4+ years of experience in fixed income pricing, valuation control, preparation of investment valuations or financial statement audit
Experience with private credit, asset-based finance and securitization
Ability to validate inputs/assumptions across structured credit
Knowledge of market data services like Bloomberg and other financial tools preferred
Experience with third party pricing providers like ICE Data Services, Refinitiv and S&P Markit Partners
Completed or in process of pursuing CFA designation
Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Meticulous attention to detail, delivering high quality output consistently
Thorough documentation and analytical skills
Clear, concise and structured communication
Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative, energetic and inquisitive

Preferred

Knowledge of market data services like Bloomberg and other financial tools preferred
Experience with third party pricing providers like ICE Data Services, Refinitiv and S&P Markit Partners
Completed or in process of pursuing CFA designation

Benefits

Annual cash bonuses
Long-term incentives (equity)
Generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions)
Sales incentives

Company

Global Atlantic

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Global Atlantic is helping individuals and families think ahead for financial security.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.01B
2020-07-08Acquired
2013-05-13Private Equity· $1.01B
2004-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Allan Levine
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Timothy Bridgers
Managing Director of Preneed
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