Valuation Associate

About the role

Ares Management Luxembourg, a regulated AIFM, is looking for a Valuation Associate to join its valuation team. You will work closely with the Conducting Officer for valuation and other key stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely valuations of the firm's investment portfolios. The role involves frequent coordination with the investment team, risk team, other finance departments, third-party administrators and colleagues in different offices.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in executing and continuously overseeing the valuation function for AIFs under management
• Take detailed notes in valuation meetings and follow up on action items
• Evaluate and review regular valuations of assets in alternative strategies such as real estate, private equity or debt
• Help generate regular and ad-hoc reports for the Executive Committee and the Board of Managers
• Support the onboarding of new AIFs and document the valuation setup process
• Propose and implement improvements to work processes and data collection methods
• Maintain relationships with Investment Accounting, Fund Administration and Reporting teams, and liaise with development teams to turn business requirements into functional specifications
• Periodically update the firm's valuation procedures

Required profile

• BS/BA in Accounting, Economics or Finance
• 3+ years of valuation experience, preferably with credit, infrastructure, private equity or real estate strategies
• Professional qualification and/or working knowledge of regulated AIFM activities; detailed knowledge of alternative asset valuations and regulatory requirements
• CSSF regulatory experience preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Self-directed, adaptable and able to work across time zones

Required skills

• Knowledge of Python or SQL is highly desirable
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking and strong communication skills