Valuations Analyst – Private Equity

Valuations Analyst – Private Equity

Our client, a highly-regarded private equity firm based in Chicago, is seeking an analytical, hands-on Valuations Analyst for its Finance & Operations team. This role owns the valuation process for a diverse portfolio of private assets, leveraging complex financial modeling to deliver institutional-grade insights for quarterly reporting, investor relations, and audit compliance.

• Build and maintain sophisticated valuation models from scratch using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Companies, and Precedent Transactions methods.
• Analyze quarterly financial data, operational metrics, and KPIs of portfolio companies to assess performance and valuation impacts.
• Track macroeconomic trends, industry benchmarks, and public market multiples to support valuation assumptions.
• Partner closely with deal teams, senior leadership, and external auditors to justify valuation methodologies and navigate complex accounting treatments.
• Prepare clear, concise valuation memos and presentation decks for the Valuation Committee and institutional investors.

• 1–3 years of experience in valuation advisory (Big 4 or independent valuation firms), investment banking, or a dedicated private equity valuations role.
• Exceptional financial modeling skills. Mastery of Excel is non-negotiable; familiarity with Capital IQ, Bloomberg, or Pitch Book is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance principles, accounting standards (ASC 820 / IFRS 13), and complex capital structures.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to defend valuation conclusions under rigorous audit scrutiny.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field. Progress toward a CFA or ASA designation is a significant plus.

• Prior experience in a private equity or alternative asset management environment.
• Experience with alternative asset valuations.
• CFA designation, or progress towards CFA, ASA, or ABV certification.

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.