Associate - Valuation Officer

About Waystone

Waystone is a leading asset-servicing solutions provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to financial institutions. With over 25 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone helps our clients structure, operate and grow through our expertise, innovation and digitisation, backed by the operational scale to support global expansion.

JOB PURPOSE

The Valuation Officer plays a key role in the implementation of the valuation framework for UCITS and AIF structures managed or supervised by Waystone. In addition to providing high-quality valuation oversight and technical expertise, the role contributes to the commercial enablement of the Waystone service by supporting client engagement, model design, and the articulation of Waystone’s valuation capabilities to internal and external stakeholders. The role operates at the intersection of technical valuation, regulatory compliance, and client-facing service delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Support the Valuation Team in performing and in the ongoing oversight of the valuation function for the AIFs under management and assist overseeing the UCITS valuation framework;
•    Review valuation reporting of external valuers and appraisers for AIFs under management;
•    Perform internal valuations in accordance with AIFs policies and procedures;
•    Perform periodic reviews on valuations of liquid assets;
•    Support with handling of ad-hoc valuation issues;
•    Assist with initial and periodic due diligence on external valuers and valuation appraisers;
•    Assist with the onboarding of new AIFs and documenting the valuation setup in cooperation with various internal and external participants;
•    Liaise with clients, service providers related to operations of the funds and services provided;
•    Support with handling of clients, service provider, audit and regulatory queries and requests;
•    Identify and suggest continuous improvements to work processes and data collection, reporting and analyses.
•    Contribute to the enhancement and ongoing maintenance of valuation policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
•    Support valuation-related audits, regulatory queries, and due diligence exercises carried out by auditors, regulators, depositaries, and investors.
•    Identify and support opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and enhancement of valuation methodologies to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability of the valuation function.

REQUIREMENTS

•    You hold a University Master's degree in Economics, Finance or Mathematics. A specialization in quantitative economics will be considered as an advantage.
•    3+ years’ experience in valuation within the asset management industry is preferred, with a focus on alternative investment funds.
•    You have good understanding of valuation principles, methodologies, and techniques for a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.
•    You have a good knowledge of quantitative finance, risk management methods and financial instruments.
•    Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to valuation of AIFMDs and UCITS is an advantage.
•    Professional certification preferred, CFA, FRM CAIA, CFI certifications or any valuation certificate.
•    Good analytical, organizational, writing and communication skills.
•    Able to work independently. Recognized team player.
•    Fluent in English; any other language will be considered as an asset.