Valuation & Operations Analyst

ppDirect message the job poster from Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners /ppAn investment manager established in 2022 with a specialist focus on greenfield energy transition infrastructure and two locations across Milan and Sydney. /ppFounded by senior executives from the renewable energy and funds management industries in partnership with a leading global insurance company headquartered in Europe, the founding partners bring together over 55 years of aggregate investment experience in energy transition infrastructure across a range of technologies, geographies, and industrial partners. /ph3Role Purpose /h3pThis role exists to support the Head of Finance and Operations, ensuring accurate and timely valuations of the assets held in the fund's portfolio. The Senior Analyst is responsible for the in-depth analysis of investments, assessing the value and performance of assets, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring all valuations comply with applicable accounting and regulatory standards. The role is fundamental in providing reliable and detailed information to support the fund’s strategic and operational decision‑making processes, contributing to maintaining financial integrity and transparency for investors. In addition, the Senior Analyst works closely with various company teams to facilitate audit and valuation processes, actively participating in the preparation of periodic reports and presenting results to the Head of Finance and Operations and/or other senior manager of the Company. /ph3Role Key Accountability: Valuation /h3ulliPerforming independent valuation analysis of a given company/asset issuer, encompassing all the valuation process (data gathering, business and corporate strategy assessment, valuation modelling). /liliAssist in applying valuation methodologies, including market approach (e.g., multiples, industry benchmarks), income approach (e.g., DCF, DDM), and replacement cost approach. /liliHelp review assumptions behind valuation models and suggest updates when appropriate, in collaboration with senior colleagues. /liliMonitor and reconcile investment activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. /liliProvide support during financial, legal, and technical due diligence, and help coordinate with third‑party valuation advisors as needed. /liliAssist in responding to auditor requests related to asset pricing topics. /liliContribute to preparing valuation analysis results in a clear and structured manner for internal use. /liliConduct research to gather industry and market insights, supporting valuation and pricing decisions. /liliCollaborate in reviewing periodic valuations of Fund investments performed by external service providers, under senior oversight. /liliParticipate in maintaining and updating valuation policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UCITS/AIFMD requirements, with guidance. /liliSupport coordination with internal functions (Fund Administration, Risk Management, Investment team, Asset Management, Legal) and AIFMs. /liliAssist in process improvement initiatives, such as developing best practices and enhancing efficiency, under direction. /liliStay informed about industry and regulatory trends in valuation techniques and asset pricing processes. /liliCollaborate with other Generali entities, affiliates, and clients, providing support in coordination activities. /liliAssist in managing relationships with external providers, ensuring smooth communication and follow‑up. /liliDegree in accounting, finance, or a similar field (mandatory) /liliStrong analytical, quantitative, investigative and reporting skills (mandatory) /liliAbility to work independently and as part of a team (mandatory) /liliFluency in English (mandatory) /liliExperience in dealing with local and European regulation (UCITS, AIFMD) (mandatory) /liliStrong skills in analysis and valuation (mandatory); specific knowledge of Infrastructure Assets is a plus /liliExcellent modelling skills in MS Excel as well as skills in Power Point and Word (mandatory) /liliCapabilities in achieving comprehensive analyses of project financing and private debt assets (mandatory); expertise in credit rating assessment and its modelling is a plus /liliKnowledge of quantitative and statistical models and methodologies (mandatory) /liliKnowledge of Bloomberg, Capital IQ and similar data providers, as well as software programming would be a plus (desirable) /liliWell‑developed organizational skills, flexibility, ability to deal with different departments within the organizational framework (desirable) /liliAbility to effectively manage competing priorities and adapt to a dynamic environment (desirable) /liliFamiliarity with closed‑ended funds (desirable) /li /ulh3Other Info /h3pAs a start‑up organisation, you will be working in a fast‑moving environment, where some of what we have outlined above may change as the team grows and changes. /ppThis role is also a hands on one, requiring the successful person to find a balance between analysis and insights and “doing the doing work”. /ph3Seniority level /h3ulliMid‑Senior level /li /ulh3Employment type /h3ulliFull‑time /li /ulh3Job function /h3ulliFinance and Sales /li /ulpReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners by 2x /ppGet notified about new Valuation Analyst jobs in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr