Vice President, Portfolio Valuations

Equal Employment Opportunity Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Work Structure Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in‑office collaboration. Employees work in‑office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Duties & Responsibilities Lincoln International’s Valuations & Opinions Group is an industry leader in the valuation of alternative and illiquid investments for investment funds, including business development companies (BDCs), hedge funds, and private equity groups. The group also advises on valuation matters for corporate transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, leveraged buyouts, restructurings, recapitalizations, related‑party transactions, and general tax, accounting, litigation, and regulatory purposes. Lincoln International is seeking a Vice President to join the group. Officers work closely with the firm’s Managing Directors and clients in providing valuation and financial advisory services across multiple engagements and offices. Lead project teams providing valuation and financial advisory services to clients, including determining appropriate valuation methodologies and reviewing financial models for illiquid debt and equity investments, business enterprise valuations, and hedge fund/private equity valuations. Provide quality‑control oversight to engagement teams. Manage, train, and develop associates and analysts at the firm. Proactively call on potential new clients, including alternative investment managers (private equity, private credit, BDCs, etc.), financial institutions, privately held business owners, and publicly traded companies. Identify and communicate potential engagements to management and write business proposals and engagement letters. Qualifications Minimum of five years’ experience in performing business valuations, valuations of illiquid and complex securities, and fairness/solvency opinions. Proficiency in designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction, and option‑pricing analyses. Ability to develop valuation approaches for various forms of securities and unique instruments, including equity and debt securities, loans, derivative instruments, structured products, and intangible assets. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to critically analyze companies and understand key business issues, including value drivers and investment risks. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of credit and M&A markets. Experience with successfully managing teams of associates and analysts. Understanding of authoritative guidance related to valuations, including ASC‑820 and IFRS 13, valuation industry best practices, and emerging issues. Ability to act as a primary point of contact with clients. Ability to effectively multi‑task and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously. Confidently and credibly connect with potential new clients and lead client meetings. Excellence in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, or MBA; strong academic record. Active CPA, ASA, and/or CFA preferred but not required. Additional Information Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. The salary range for this role is $250,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Georgia, Texas, Illinois, New York, or California. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job may also be eligible for discretionary bonus pay. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFA Institute