Private Investment Pricing & Valuation Associate

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Private Investment Pricing & Valuation Associate for a direct placement assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Boston, MA.

Our client is seeking an Associate to join the independent price verification team. This individual will review quarterly valuations for a large portfolio of securities, loans, real estate, derivatives, and other investments (totaling ~$170B+). The role 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 :

• Coordinate and oversee the valuation of private investments in partnership with third party valuation providers.
• Review/audit valuation model inputs and assumptions for private assets.
• Communicate with third party valuation specialists, providing feedback and commentary on their reports.
• Collaborate effectively with Deal Teams, Portfolio Monitoring, 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.
• Engage 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 root causes, and build controls to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare workpapers in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors.
• Stay current on valuation best practices and ensure compliance with ASC 820 fair value guidance.
• Perform frequent ad hoc analyses and assist with special projects, as requested.

Required Skills:

• 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.
• Experience with third party pricing providers (e.g., ICE Data Services, Refinitiv, S&P Markit Partners).
• Completed or in process of pursuing the CFA designation.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Meticulous attention to detail, delivering high quality output consistently.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Clear, concise, and structured communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative, energetic, and inquisitive.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of market data services (e.g., Bloomberg) and other financial tools preferred.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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