Overview In this role, you will lead the valuation function for XIG Private Markets, overseeing governance, methods, and a scalable operating model for Level 3 assets. You will partner with investment teams, controllers, and external providers to deliver timely, well-supported valuations and drive process improvements. You will manage a team of valuation professionals and shape technology-enabled workflows to support growth and client needs. This position sits at the intersection of risk, controls, and strategic initiatives, offering impact across private markets and portfolio solutions. ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end valuation framework for private market investments and Level 3 assets, including methodology selection, model review, and reporting.Lead quarterly and ad hoc valuation processes with clear timelines, escalation protocols, and quality standards.Provide independent, commercially informed challenge of valuation conclusions and supporting evidence.Chair or support valuation governance forums and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.Collaborate with deal teams and portfolio managers on new investments and restructurings to assess valuation implications.Maintain and enhance valuation policies, procedures, and model standards in alignment with accounting and regulatory expectations.Serve as primary valuation contact for Controllers, auditors, Compliance, Risk, and other review functions.Build and lead a high-performing valuation team with clear accountability and resource allocation.Develop a scalable operating model to support growth without proportional increases in manual effort or risk.Drive valuation technology, data, and workflow transformation with automated data ingestion and standardized inputs.Establish performance indicators and reporting for process status, movements, data quality, and control execution.Promote consistency across strategies while applying asset-specific judgment and capturing cross-portfolio learnings.Support client, product, and strategic initiatives requiring robust valuation capabilities. Key requirementsDeep private markets valuation expertise across illiquid and Level 3 investmentsStrong command of valuation methodologies and financial modeling (DCF, market/transaction approaches, scenario analysis)Sound judgment in evolving information and defensible conclusionsLeadership experience managing professionals and fostering ownership cultureExecutive communication skills for concise recommendations to senior stakeholdersStrong control mindset with governance, review controls, and issue remediation experienceAbility to influence across a matrixed organization and partner with multiple functionsTechnology and data fluency; ability to define requirements and improve data architecture and workflowsAdvanced analytical capabilities; proficiency with AI, Excel and valuation tools; experience with AI prompts and data visualizationProgram and change-management skills with roadmap development and stakeholder alignmentHigh integrity, precision, and accountability under tight timelinesRelevant professional experience in private markets valuation, investing, or related field; CFA/CPA/ASA beneficialleadershipcommunicationjudgmentvaluation methodologies (DCF, market/transaction approaches)financial modelingdata architecture and automation
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