Job AVP, Valuations Manager

Manager/AVP Fair Market Valuation

TCW is looking for an experienced Manager/AVP to lead the Fair Market Valuation process within the Private Credit Group. This role will manage all aspects of valuation governance across both public and private markets. While the position does not require maintaining valuation models, it involves close collaboration with investment teams and third-party valuation agents. The individual will act as a key liaison between TCW and its auditors, regulators, and investors, ensuring strong governance, transparency, and reporting standards.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship management skills, combined with technical expertise in private credit valuation.

Essential Duties

• Direct the monthly and quarterly valuation process, partnering with investment and operations teams to ensure valuations are finalized, approved, and accurately reflected in all downstream systems.
• Support investment teams by preparing and analyzing data sets, maintaining a master database of deliverables and timelines, assisting with onboarding new investments, coordinating with valuation agents, and handling ad hoc requests.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly valuation reports for Valuation Committee meetings and client reporting.
• Serve as a strategic partner to investment, risk, operations, and internal audit teams to uphold strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness within the valuation framework.
• Perform independent reviews and quality checks on valuation outputs to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established methodologies and best practices.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during valuation testing, providing documentation, support, and timely follow-up.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging valuation techniques, and best practices to continuously improve valuation processes and frameworks.
• Demonstrate interest in leveraging new technologies to enhance valuation processes and drive operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, Master's in Finance), CFA, or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in portfolio valuation, with an emphasis on the credit valuation processes.
• Strong understanding of fair value measurement principles and related regulatory standards.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex valuation inputs into clear, actionable insights.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical valuation concepts to senior stakeholders, clients, auditors, and regulators.
• Familiarity with valuation and accounting platforms such as Aladdin, Intex, Yield Book, CapIQ, Geneva, Bloomberg, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal skills, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines.

This role requires candidates to work from a TCW office a minimum of four days a week. Flexibility for remote work is offered on one day, depending on business needs.

Estimated Compensation:

Base Salary: For a CA based position, the base salary is $140K-150K.

Other Compensation :In addition to the base salary, this position will be eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits : Eligible for TCW's comprehensive benefits package.