Head of Investment Valuation

As the Head of Investment Valuation at GCM Grosvenor, you'll be responsible for leading the valuation process across multiple investment strategies, overseeing the quarterly review of illiquid securities valuations, and managing a team of professionals dedicated to continuous improvement. Your role will include coordinating with accounting teams and third-party firms to ensure accurate daily valuation assessments.

To be a strong candidate for the Head of Investment Valuation at GCM Grosvenor, you’ll need a BA/BS in Finance, Economics, or Accounting with a strong academic record. This role requires at least 12 years of financial reporting valuation experience, preferably in alternative investments like private equity, along with professional certifications such as CFA or CPA.

In the role of Head of Investment Valuation, you'll directly contribute to GCM Grosvenor's goals by ensuring accurate and timely valuations of assets, which are critical for financial reporting and strategy development. Your leadership will help shape the valuation processes that support our global investment strategies, influencing decisions and performance outcomes.

GCM Grosvenor boasts a culture of empowerment, accountability, and inclusivity. As the Head of Investment Valuation, you'll thrive in an environment that encourages innovative thinking and collaboration across all levels. The firm values diversity and is committed to fostering a workplace where all employees can succeed.

Career advancement opportunities for the Head of Investment Valuation at GCM Grosvenor include the potential to influence major strategic decisions within the firm and opportunities for leadership roles in other areas of investment management. Given the firm's global presence, there may also be pathways to international roles.

Highlight specific examples from your past roles where you've successfully managed valuation processes for private equity investments, explaining your approach to oversight and ensuring compliance with valuation standards like ASC Topic 820.

Discuss your leadership style, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and how you have guided teams through complex projects while promoting professional growth and accountability.

Provide a rundown of valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, market approach, and cost approach, illustrating how you've applied these methods in real-world scenarios to assess illiquid assets accurately.

Share an anecdote that demonstrates your organizational skills, detailing how you prioritized tasks and resources to meet tight deadlines while ensuring the accuracy of valuations and maintaining stakeholder communication throughout.

Explain how you simplify complex data and valuation methods into understandable information, using visual aids or analogies, ensuring that all stakeholders grasp the critical elements necessary for informed decision-making.

Discuss your methods for keeping current with industry trends and regulations, including attending conferences, participating in professional organizations, and engaging with thought leaders in the valuation space.

Describe your experience with valuation software and tools, including cloud-based solutions like iLevel, and how you've implemented technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the valuation process.

Provide an example of a conflict you've managed in the past, articulating your approach to facilitate collaboration and finding a resolution while keeping the firm’s best interests at heart.

Detail your understanding of US GAAP as it relates to valuation, including key principles and how you've applied them in your previous roles to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Share your passion for fostering team growth, driving innovative valuation practices, and contributing to the overall success of the firm, emphasizing your commitment to excellence and collaboration.