The Vice President, Valuation & Strategic Analysis will be responsible for the following:
Assisting with valuation analysis on a wide range of portfolio companies within Providence's core sectors of media, communications, education and technology
Preparing materials for financial reporting and fundraising purposes
Fund forecasting and other scenario analysis
Supporting new fund launches and responding to investor due diligence requests
Creating ad hoc reports for various departments throughout the firm including senior leadership
Requirements
The successful candidate will have an exceptional track record and reputation. Given the significant responsibilities of this position, the top candidate will be a mature, experienced individual. In addition, the successful candidate should have:
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or other professional designation ("CFA" or "CPA") ideal but not required for role
5 - 7 years of experience
Strong analytical, comprehension, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
High degree of professional maturity; ability to work independently and interact with all levels of the business
Ability to master new tasks quickly
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
Demonstrated commitment to outstanding results
Strong Excel Skills
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
Firm Overview
Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. is a leading middle-market private equity firm with deep sector expertise in media, communications and education focused on North America and Europe. Providence looks to invest in businesses that are benefiting from the long-term growth trends around experiences, learning, and connectivity by partnering with exceptional management teams to build enduring, scaled companies. Founded in 1989 in Providence, Rhode Island, the firm has invested over $40 billion across more than 180 portfolio companies with a transatlantic investment team based primarily in London, New York and Boston. Through disciplined portfolio construction, prudent risk management and a collaborative culture, the firm seeks to deliver strong results across market cycles. To learn more, please visit www.provequity.com .
Position Overview
As a member of the Valuation & Strategic Analysis team, one of your primary responsibilities will be to assist with the quarterly valuation of Providence Equity's portfolio companies, in accordance with ASC 820. You will also work with other teams, including finance, investment, and investor relations, to assist with various financial planning and analysis projects. These projects include fund performance analysis, LP requests, fundraising, and benchmarking.
Provequity · London (72 Welbeck Street), UK