The Job: Private Equity Operations & Valuation Specialist The Client: Leading alternative investment Manager The Location : London The Opportunity: A multi-billion alternative investment manager is looking Fund Operation and Valuation specialist in a high-impact role that bridges investment controlling and investment teams, with a focus on direct private equity investments. The Responsibilities: Portfolio Reporting & Analytics : Develop and maintain recurring reporting packages for both internal and external stakeholders (investment teams, management, auditors, and limited partners. Review and monitor key portfolio company metrics, implement automated and standardized data collection and reporting workflows across the direct PE portfolio. Valuation Support & Oversight Review and enhance valuation models in line with fair value guidelines and internal valuation policies. Work together with technology and investment teams to implement tools and technologies to optimize operational processes. Support quarterly and annual valuation processes for direct PE investments in collaboration with investment teams and third-party valuation providers. The Role: 4–7 years of relevant experience in private equity operations, portfolio reporting, or valuation roles. Strong understanding of private equity structures and valuation methodologies (DCF, market comps, precedent transactions). Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills; experience with reporting or analytics tools (i.e Power BI) and systems such as Anaplan or Snowflake is a plus.