Senior Manager - Risk & Valuations UK

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Vacancy Name
Senior Manager - Risk & Valuations UK

Location(s)
London

Employment Type
Permanent

Department
CIO Group

Description

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Valuation and Investment Risk Specialist to join our growing team in London. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with our investments in alternative asset classes, including Private Credit, Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real estate etc.

What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?

• At least 7 years of experience in risk management and valuation or management of complex investments through similar Asset Management, Advisory, Accounting, Banking or other similar roles.
• Direct experience with the risk management and valuation assessment of one or more of the following sectors: Private Equity, Direct Debt, Leveraged Finance, Distressed Investments, Infrastructure Lending and/or Commercial Real Estate required.
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework of the FCA, in respect to Risk Management and Valuation, ie LTAF.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex valuation and investment risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Holds a relevant professional qualification such as CFA, FRM and/or CAIA.

What is your role and your responsibilities?

• Develop and implement risk management and valuation frameworks and policies for the alternative investment funds;
• Monitor and analyse portfolio risks, including market exposure, credit risk, concentration risk, operational risk, valuation risk and liquidity risk
• Manage and execute the valuation assessment of an allocated portfolio of client funds of complex illiquid investments held within funds managed by Carne on behalf of its clients through the application of relevant approaches and theory.
• Develop, implement robust valuation policies for each client AIF manage and ensure ongoing adherence, ensuring adequacy with local regulatory requirements;
• Liaise directly with Carne's clients and its delegates (e.g. fund administrators, auditors, third party valuation agents etc..) to resolve valuation issues as they arise
• Support onboarding of new funds and business, covering risk management and valuation aspects;
• Working with financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple and comparable market transaction analysis
• Ensure excellence in all aspects of risk management and valuation assessment and reporting to Senior Management and the Board of Directors, regulatory authorities, auditors while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Preparing and presenting valuation analysis and reporting to clients in a clear and concise manner
• Contributing directly to the development of proposals, presentations and white papers and presenting them to current and prospective clients
• Performing in-depth client, industry, market and competitor research

What Competencies do you require?

Teamwork (Team player)

Develops relationships within and across teams, working collaboratively to resolve potential challenges quickly.

Effective Communication

Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner

Planning and Organising

Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term

Analytical (Attention to detail)

Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights.

Strategic Focus (Problem-Solving)

Thinks strategically, thrives on innovation, considers the wider picture to identify new approaches to enhance business impact

Adaptability

Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities

Drive and Motivation

Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.

Client-centric focus

Motivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.

Who is Carne Group?
Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 700+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne's work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.