Associate Director - Fund Valuations

The Associate Director - Valuations provides technical and people leadership across the oversight of complex illiquid investments. The role acts as a trusted adviser to clients, boards, senior management and internal stakeholders, combining valuation expertise, sound governance, client leadership and commercial awareness to support the continued development of Carne's valuation offering.

What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?

• 7-9 years of relevant experience in valuation, investment oversight, transaction advisory, asset management, banking, consulting, accounting or a comparable financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience valuing complex illiquid investments and applying recognised valuation methodologies across alternative asset classes.
• Proven people leadership, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and talent development.
• Strong knowledge of alternative investment funds, valuation governance and relevant regulatory requirements, including AIFMD.
• Credible experience engaging directly with senior stakeholders, boards, clients and external auditors.
• Relevant professional qualification such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal and presentation skills, with professional fluency in English.
• Strong financial modelling and data analysis capability. Experience with valuation tools, Python, Power BI or similar technology is advantageous.

What are your roles and responsibilities?

• Lead the oversight and assessment of complex illiquid investments across Private Equity, Private Credit, Leveraged Finance, Distressed Investments, Infrastructure, Real Estate and other alternative strategies.
• Provide subject matter expertise on valuation methodologies, assumptions, market data and governance; review and challenge valuation conclusions and act as the escalation point for complex matters.
• Ensure valuation activity is consistent with applicable accounting standards, AIFMD requirements, industry guidance and Carne governance frameworks.
• Oversee high-quality valuation analysis and reporting for senior management, management company and fund boards, external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Act as a senior client contact, building trusted relationships with investment managers, administrators, auditors, legal advisers, independent valuation providers and other delegates.
• Lead valuation discussions with clients and boards, translating complex technical conclusions into clear, practical and risk-based guidance, including during client onboarding.
• Lead, coach and develop the Valuations team; manage resourcing, performance, succession, recruitment and knowledge sharing to support service delivery and growth.
• Develop and enhance valuation policies, procedures, controls and operating models; drive scalable technology, automation and data-led improvements.
• Support proposals, prospective client meetings, thought leadership, new product development and wider strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve client outcomes and grow Carne's services

What Competencies do you require?

People leadership: Leads, mentors, and develops a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Effective Communication: Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner

Client-centric focus: Motivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.

Planning and organising: Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term

Analytical (Attention to detail): Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights.

Adaptability: Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities

Resilience: Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner

Drive and Motivation: Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.

Quality: Motivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output.

Learning Mindset: Curiosity to learn and understand key factors, new techniques or technologies affecting their work.

Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly