Valuation Analyst
We are looking for a Valuation Analyst to join our expanding Finance team in London. This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across asset classes, sitting at the heart of our fund operations and working closely with deal teams, Portfolio Monitoring, Finance and the Valuation Committee. The successful hire will also play a central role in a firm-wide initiative to migrate internal valuations onto a new platform in 2026.
Responsibilities
You will take ownership of the internal valuation process across a genuinely diverse set of asset classes: private credit loans, private equity, real estate and CLOs - with real accountability for the quality and integrity of outputs. Day-to-day, this means:
- Setting and applying the right valuation methodology as the portfolio evolves and new asset types are onboarded
- Running the end-to-end process with third-party valuation agents, keeping it rigorous and on schedule
- Being the go-to person for valuation queries from fund auditors, AIFMs and investors conducting due diligence
- Maintaining the fair value hierarchy (levelling) and preparing sensitivity analysis for audited financial statements
- Owning the production of quarterly Valuation Committee materials and overseeing Level 1 and Level 2 valuations
- Keeping fund valuation policy and procedures current and fit for purpose
- Working closely with deal teams, Portfolio Monitoring, Finance and Operations - your work sits at the centre of Hayfin
Requirements
- 3+ years of valuation experience at a private credit manager, valuation agent or Big 4 valuation team
- Professional qualification (CFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred but not essential
- Experience with a valuation platform and/or building private credit valuation models is an advantage
- Ability to take ownership of decisions and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong teamwork ethic, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- High attention to detail and proficiency in Excel