Manager Valuation

Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.

 Responsibilities:

·        Manage Valuation Engagements: Take overall responsibility for the delivery of external valuation, audit-assist and valuation review engagements for a diverse range of entities, with a focus on fund portfolio valuations (private equity, private debt and derivatives) under the IPEV Guidelines and IFRS 13. Manage 3–5 projects simultaneously, directing seniors and junior team members.

·        Quality and Technical Review: Perform the first-level review of models, reports and working papers before Partner sign-off, ensuring methodological consistency and compliance with professional standards and internal quality and risk procedures.

·        Valuation Reviews and Technical Positions: Lead reviews of third-party valuations, form and defend well-reasoned positions on complex matters (e.g. calibration, valuation of illiquid debt, structured instruments) in discussions with auditors, fund managers and AIFMs.

·        Client Relationship: Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, present valuation conclusions to senior management, valuation committees and auditors, and anticipate client needs.

·        Engagement Economics: Plan staffing, budgets and timelines, monitor work in progress and billing, and manage changes in scope proactively.

·        Business Development: Contribute to proposals, fee estimates and client pitches, and support the firm's market presence through thought leadership and events.

·        People Management: Coach and develop the team, conduct performance evaluations and contribute to recruitment and internal training.

·        Helicopter View: Keep the team focused on the critical value drivers and the key judgements, and ensure conclusions are robust and well supported.

Your Profile:

·        Education: Master's degree from a top-tier university in Economics, Finance or Management (4+2 years' study) with a distinguished academic record.

·        Valuation Experience: 4–6 years of experience in valuation or corporate finance, of which at least 2 years in a consulting firm. Proven track record in the valuation of private equity, private debt and/or financial instruments.

·        Professional Qualifications: CFA or an equivalent valuation qualification is strongly preferred but not necessary.

·        Technical Expertise: Strong command of the IPEV Guidelines and IFRS 13, and familiarity with regulatory expectations on the valuation function of AIFMs.

·        Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint Skills: Ability to review and challenge complex models efficiently and to ensure high-quality presentation of reports and client deliverables.

·        Leadership and Communication: Confident communicator able to lead teams, manage client expectations and hold technical discussions with auditors and regulators.

·        Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages, in particular French or German, is highly advantageous.

·        Time Management: Proven ability to manage 3–5 engagements in parallel, reprioritize under tight deadlines and allocate team resources effectivel

Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which each individual feels welcomed.

We consider candidates based on their skills, abilities or experiences as we believe everyone brings their own talents with them.

The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and enriching.