AIFM Valuation, Manager at IQ-EQ in Luxembourg

companyDescription
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
jobDescription
The Valuation Manager supports the Conducting Officer in overseeing valuation activities across alternative investment funds, ensuring compliance with AIFMD, CSSF requirements, and internal policies. The role focuses on valuation governance, methodology review, stakeholder management, and reporting, while maintaining independent and consistent valuations across various alternative asset classes. It also offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing valuation function within a leading Luxembourg AIFM.
What You'll Do:
You'll support the Conducting Officer in executing and continuously enhancing the AIFM valuation framework across a diverse range of alternative investment funds.
You'll manage and coordinate valuation activities for private equity, venture capital, private debt, infrastructure, real estate, and fund of funds portfolios.
You'll review, challenge, and validate valuation methodologies, models, assumptions, and reports prepared by investment managers and external valuation providers.
You'll prepare valuation reports, present recommendations to the Valuation Committee, and defend valuation conclusions before senior management.
You'll ensure strong valuation governance by coordinating committees, maintaining documentation, performing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accounting requirements.
You'll collaborate with clients, auditors, regulators, depositaries, investment managers, and other stakeholders while supporting fund onboarding and external provider oversight.
You'll maintain and enhance valuation policies, controls, and procedures, monitor regulatory developments, support training initiatives, and mentor junior team members.
What we offer:
Competitive Rewards Package: Attractive salary complemented by a discretionary bonus, company car allowance, and €15 daily meal vouchers.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of additional benefits, including private health insurance to support, your long-term wellbeing.
Flexible Working Environment: We understand that flexibility is key to achieving a healthy work-life balance. That's why we support flexible working arrangements and encourage open conversations to help employees find a setup that works best for them.
qualifications
You hold a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related field, supported by 5 to 8 years of relevant valuation experience.
You have gained valuation experience within an AIFM/ManCo, Big Four valuation advisory practice, alternative asset manager, or specialist valuation provider.
You possess strong expertise in the valuation of alternative assets, including Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Fund of Funds.
You have a solid understanding of Luxembourg fund structures (RAIF, SIF, SICAR, SCSp, SICAV, etc.), as well as AIFMD, local regulatory requirements, and valuation governance expectations.
You demonstrate advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, are fluent in English, and hold or are working towards a professional qualification such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, or ASA; additional European languages would be an advantage.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.