Valuations Specialist, AS

Job Description:

Job Title- Illiquid Asset Operations: Valuation Governance

Location - Bangalore, India

Role Description

The candidate will be part of the Illiquid Asset Operations team and will contribute to the valuation governance function for alternative funds across diverse illiquid asset classes. The role will support periodic review of valuation reports, assessment and remediation of significant valuation exceptions, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely availability of supporting valuation documentation. The candidate will also contribute to the preparation and coordination of Valuation Committee materials, minute-taking, follow-up actions, escalation tracking, and governance record maintenance. The role includes supporting initial and periodic due diligence of valuation service providers, engagement and ongoing oversight processes, and onboarding or documentation of new or enhanced valuation models. In addition, the role will help deliver robust management reporting, support incident and findings tracking, and drive continuous process improvements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist in the periodic review of valuation reports for alternative and illiquid asset classes.
• Review significant valuation exceptions and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support timely remediation.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Management, Fund CFO teams, Risk, and other stakeholders to collect relevant valuation documentation and supporting evidence.
• Prepare and consolidate materials for Valuation Committee meetings, including minute-taking, follow-up action tracking, escalation monitoring, and governance records.
• Support the IAO Valuation Governance team with initial and periodic due diligence reviews of valuation service providers.
• Support engagement processes and ongoing oversight of valuation service providers, including tracking of findings, incidents, and required actions.
• Assist in onboarding, validation, and documentation of new or updated valuation models and methodologies.
• Prepare management reporting for oversight activities, incidents, findings, risks, and potential process improvements.
• Maintain documentation and records, coordinate internal reviews, and help ensure timely sign-offs and appropriate audit trail.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across valuation governance, controls, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

Your skills and experience

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field preferred; relevant professional qualifications or progress toward qualification are an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in audit, alternatives, valuation oversight, fund governance, or fund administration.
• Exposure to alternative valuation principles, valuation methodologies, and illiquid asset classes is preferred.
• Good understanding of alternative fund strategies, fund governance, and valuation documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, efficient time management, and a deadline-driven mindset.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented, with the ability to coordinate effectively across internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the areas of alternative valuation, model governance, fund governance, and service provider oversight.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional language skills, especially European languages, are an advantage.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.