Associate, Investment Valuation

POSITION SUMMARY

Global Atlantic is seeking a candidate to join the independent price verification team. The individual will review quarterly valuations for a large portfolio of securities, loans, real estate, derivatives and other investments ($170B+). The candidate will focus on private asset classes including term loans, lending facilities, consumer loans, commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage loans, internal securitizations, funds and real estate.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 pursing 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

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Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office. 

Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include 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), and sales incentives.  Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives. 

The base salary range for this role is $140,000 — $170,000 USD