Research Analyst II - Valuations

Job Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 08 Department overview S&P Global's Market Intelligence Group empowers a diverse spectrum of private equity and venture capital firms to control their data more effectively and drive internal analytics and insights. Whether it is for portfolio analytics, valuations, investor reporting, or on-demand insight into operating metrics of a specific asset, this team is at the forefront of the FinTech space. Position summary Within the Data, Valuation and Analytics (DVA) division, the Valuation Services team islooking foran analyst to deliver valuation services and support to a roster of marquee Venture Capital/Private Equity clients spread across the US and APAC regions. The analyst will be working on ASC 820 valuations for fair value reporting, as well as 409a valuations for tax reporting purposes. Duties & accountabilities Gather and review underlying source data for the purpose of completing valuations of privately- held companies. Perform portfolio valuations for VC/PE funds, and business valuations of early-stage venture-backed companies with complex capital structure and illiquid classes of stock. Work with the Valuation team to complete valuations reports that adhere to all AICPA standards pertaining to Fair Value Assist the Implementation team with interpretation of financial and legal documents used for onboardingclients to the platform. Assist the Client Support Manager with client request resolution. Contribute to the design and enhancement of the proprietary models and software platforms used to perform valuations. Education and Experience Post-Graduation in Finance/Accounting - MBA/PGDBM from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. CFA/CPA or any of the levels cleared therein would be an advantage. Strong understanding and hands on experience of various business valuation methods Prior 409A /ASC 820 valuation experience a plus A flair for mathematical techniques and an analytical background. Knowledge of quantitative models like Black-Scholes OPM A basic understanding of the Venture Capital and Private Equity space Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a conceptual understanding of the SaaS business model Personal competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills The ability to work in an efficient and responsible manner.Extreme attention to detail and an ability to document processes. Experience of working effectively with others in a team setting while under the pressure of deadlines Willingness to work long hours at critical times (i.e., quarterly reporting) based on need. 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