Vice President, International Finance, Valuation

About the role

Blackstone Europe Fund Management S.à r.l. (BEFM), an alternative investment fund manager authorised by the CSSF, is hiring a Vice President for its Valuation team in Luxembourg. The role sits in the Luxembourg Finance team, reporting to the head of the BEFM Valuation team alongside another Vice-President, and combines valuation expertise, team leadership and business transformation. It suits candidates who enjoy working at the intersection of technical excellence, people leadership, innovation and change in a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the review of investment valuations across multiple fund strategies, including assumptions, investment committee materials and third-party reports, and provide technical leadership on valuation methodologies and market developments.
• Support due diligence reviews and governance activities, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on complex valuation matters.
• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing team, drive workforce planning and prioritisation, and build partnerships with Finance, Risk Management, Transformation and Legal & Compliance teams across EMEA, the US and APAC.
• Drive the strategic evolution of the valuation function, including process optimisation, technology, automation, data analytics and AI adoption, and strengthen governance, controls and reporting.
• Prepare and review reporting for senior management, support audits and regulatory reviews, and lead cross-functional projects such as new fund launches and product onboarding.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a similar discipline (CFA or CAIA is a plus).
• 10+ years of experience in valuation, financial services advisory, consulting, alternative investments or related fields, including a Big 4, consulting or equivalent professional services background.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex business transformation, process improvement or operating model initiatives.
• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements for AIFM and Luxembourg Funds.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Expertise in valuation methodologies and practices.
• Leadership skills to manage and organise a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and adopt new processes and tools.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and superior communication skills.