Valuation Analyst

As a key member of the Pricing and Valuation function within the Global Fund Finance team, the Valuation Analyst is responsible for assisting in the accurate and timely valuation of investments and portfolio instruments held in Lord Abbett mutual funds, UCITs, institutional portfolios as well as support private asset valuations held in the Flexible Income Fund and Lord Abbett’s private credit funds. The Valuation Analyst applies quality assurance processes established by the Pricing and Valuation group to ensure daily pricing of investments and portfolio instruments are valued in accordance with the established valuation policies and procedures. 

• Review daily exception reports and market events and perform investment research
• Proactively raise potential issues to senior members of the Pricing and Valuation group for review in advance of recommending fair value determinations
• Work closely with investors, traders and analysts to research potential valuation issues
• Support the ASC Topic 820 monthly fair value leveling reporting requirements
• Work closely with third-party vendors including pricing services and accounting agents
• Prepare clear and concise information and other periodic reporting to both Lord Abbett’s Pricing and Valuation Councils and the Funds’ Audit Committee
• Assist with a variety of ad hoc projects and work for both the Pricing and Valuation group and Global Fund Finance team

• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Accounting or Finance
• 3-7 years working experience in investment management at an audit firm or third-party administrator in custody, fund accounting or income areas
• Strong work ethic and commitment to critical end of day responsibilities
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and innovative in the implementation of operational efficiencies
• Knowledge of derivatives and equity, fixed income, corporate and municipal securities
• Valuation experience is preferred
• High level of proficiency with Bloomberg and Microsoft Excel; data analysis skills preferred

Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.

• Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
• Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
• Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first. 

We have been ranked #1 in Barron’s Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.

Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $110,000 - $135,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance. 

Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett

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