Head of Pricing & Valuation

The Role About Lord Abbett

Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett is an independent firm with a singular focus on the management of money. Over the course of our history, we’ve earned a sterling reputation for our leadership, influence, and innovation in the asset management industry. Today, our independent perspective, our commitment to active management, and our intelligent product design continue to make us relevant to individual and institutional investors.

From the very beginning, we’ve recognized that our people are our greatest asset. As an investment‑led, investor‑focused firm, we value intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and collaboration across the organization.

We’re looking for people with a keen interest in working for a trusted leader in the asset management industry, a desire to expand their knowledge, and a passion for delivering a client experience that exceeds expectations.

Now that you know our history, are you ready to be part of our future?

The Head of Pricing & Valuation is a senior leadership role within the Global Fund Finance organization, responsible for overseeing the firm’s end‑to‑end pricing and valuation framework across public mutual funds, UCITS, institutional portfolios, and select private assets. Reporting to the Head of Global Fund Finance, this role has primary accountability for valuation governance, regulatory compliance, and independent price challenge processes, and serves as the firm’s senior valuation representative to mutual fund boards, auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

The role leads the Pricing and Valuation team, chairs and coordinates internal Valuation Councils, and ensures that all valuation activities are performed in accordance with established valuation policies, ASC Topic 820, and applicable regulatory guidance. The Head of Pricing & Valuation partners closely with Investments, Trading, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Fund Accounting, and third‑party pricing vendors to maintain a robust and defensible valuation control environment.

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Pricing and Valuation function across all products and asset classes
• Own and oversee daily, monthly, and ad hoc valuation processes for mutual funds, UCITS, institutional portfolios, and private investments held by these vehicles
• Serve as the primary valuation liaison to mutual fund Boards, including preparation and presentation of valuation materials, methodologies, and key judgment areas
• Chair and coordinate internal Pricing and Valuation Councils, ensuring timely escalation, documentation, and resolution of complex valuation matters
• Maintain and enhance valuation policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with ASC Topic 820, SEC guidance, and industry best practices
• Oversee fair value determinations for securities requiring judgment, including thinly traded, structured, distressed, or private instruments
• Ensure strong governance over pricing vendors, models, methodologies, and tolerance frameworks
• Partner closely with Investments, Trading, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Fund Accounting to ensure alignment on valuation outcomes and disclosures
• Lead regulatory, audit, and examination interactions related to valuation matters, including support for internal and external audits
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and scalability within valuation processes as product complexity and asset mix evolve
• Develop, mentor, and retain a high‑performing Pricing and Valuation team, fostering a strong control mindset and collaborative culture

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; CPA or CFA preferred
• 15+ years of experience in pricing, valuation, fund accounting, audit, or valuation control roles within asset management, audit, or financial services
• Deep expertise in fair value measurement under ASC Topic 820 across equity, fixed income, derivatives, structured products, and private assets
• Demonstrated experience presenting valuation matters to mutual fund boards, audit committees, or regulators
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing professional teams
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in complex,…