Valuation Officer FR

About the role

Fundcraft is looking for a Valuation Officer FR based in Girona, Spain, reporting directly to the VP of the Operational Center of Excellence. The role plays a key part in funds valuation: approving fair values, taking part in setting up valuation methodologies, reviewing financial reporting and acting as a point of contact for valuation matters, working with internal teams, fund administrators and external service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Co-create and co-design valuations for the fair values of alternative investments, initially focusing on private equity, venture capital and fund of funds
• Review, validate and challenge external appraisals on material components such as hypotheses, revenues, WACC, discount factors and model assumptions
• Liaise with portfolio managers and valuation providers in France and abroad
• Support the Finance Manager on valuation frameworks, processes and policies of AIFMs and AIFs, and on new projects such as regulatory changes
• Support periodic reporting on valuations, changes, drivers and threats for clients
• Support the investment committee and help set up valuation frameworks and methodologies
• Monitor the Net Asset Values issued by the funds

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or similar
• Up to 2 years of professional experience in a comparable role, e.g. third-party or in-house AIFM, asset management, Big 4, corporate finance or deal advisory
• First-hand experience in private equity, venture capital, fund of funds, private debt, infrastructure and/or real estate is a plus
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework for alternative investment funds and asset managers (IPEV guidelines, AIFM Directive, CDR 231/2013, CSSF circulars)
• Fluent English and French; other European languages are a plus

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of AIFM Directive valuation rules and international practices such as IPEV
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive, collaborative and able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines

What we offer

• A fast-paced, diverse workplace with opportunities to learn from specialists
• Automation and tech integration in workflows
• Modern, ergonomic offices with daily fresh fruit and coffee
• Monthly after-work events organised by the company