Sr. Analyst, Investment Valuation

About the position We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Investment Valuation to lead the fair value oversight process for Level 3 investments across our family of closed end funds. This role will take ownership of the various valuation methodologies employed, engage directly with our sub-advisers, auditors, valuation providers, and help guide internal valuation policy. This position is ideal for someone with deep ASC 820 valuation expertise and strong experience in private credit and/or intellectual‑property‑based cash‑flow valuation.What you'll be doing•Own and lead the valuation model oversight process for private credit and royalty assets, among other private asset classes•Conduct advanced valuation analyses including DCF, credit yield, market approaches, and optionality frameworks (e.g., OPM, PWERM)•Perform independent price validation and challenge assumptions provided by sub-advisers•Prepare and present materials to the Valuation Committee•Manage relationships with sub-advisers and external valuation firms; review and challenge their analyses•Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors during valuation testing•Oversee and improve valuation models, templates, and documentation standards•Mentor junior staff and support team development•Interpret credit agreements, royalty contracts, waterfalls, and performance analytics to support valuation conclusions•Identify and implement process improvements for the valuation cycle Responsibilities • Own and lead the valuation model oversight process for private credit and royalty assets, among other private asset classes • Conduct advanced valuation analyses including DCF, credit yield, market approaches, and optionality frameworks (e.g., OPM, PWERM) • Perform independent price validation and challenge assumptions provided by sub-advisers • Prepare and present materials to the Valuation Committee • Manage relationships with sub-advisers and external valuation firms; review and challenge their analyses • Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors during valuation testing • Oversee and improve valuation models, templates, and documentation standards • Mentor junior staff and support team development • Interpret credit agreements, royalty contracts, waterfalls, and performance analytics to support valuation conclusions • Identify and implement process improvements for the valuation cycle Requirements • 5–7 years of valuation experience (i.e. fund valuation, valuation consulting, Big 4 valuation practice, private credit, PE, or similar) • Experience with various valuation models including but not limited to income-based approach (DCF, yield analysis), market-based approach (comps, transactions), option-pricing and waterfall models for structured credit and royalty valuation methods • Expertise in ASC 820 fair value and investment company reporting • Strong track record interacting with auditors and valuation specialists • Understanding of private credit or intellectual‑property‑based cash‑flow valuation/royalty valuation • High proficiency in Excel and complex financial modeling • Strong writing and ability to produce executive ready valuation memos Nice-to-haves • Prior experience leading or managing valuation processes • Professional credentials: CFA, ASA, CPA (or progress toward them) • Familiarity with structured credit, optionality modeling, and probabilistic cash flow frameworks Benefits • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities • PTO/parental leave • Competitive 401K and employee benefits • Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program • Tuition assistance program • Work arrangements that work for you • Effective productivity/technology tools and training Apply tot his job Apply To this Job