Analyst, Valuations

About General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $108 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of March 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com

Position Description

General Atlantic is looking to hire an Analyst to support the Valuations team. This position will report directly to the Senior Director on the Valuations team.

The role will focus on supporting the firm’s Valuations team. In this role, the Valuation Analyst will be focused on financial modeling, generating presentation reports, assist in tracking/analyzing of key portfolio company metrics and other ad hoc projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed valuation models, review valuation checklists, write valuation memorandums, and generate valuation reports for the firm’s quarterly valuation process
• Perform financial statement analyses and other quantitative and qualitative assessments on portfolio companies; review and synthesize financial data provided by deal teams and portfolio management team
• Identify relevant comparable public companies and M&A transactions within specific industries based upon information services such as S&P Capital IQ
• Construct and review valuation and other financial analyses including market multiples, market transactions, and discounted cash flow analyses
• Research and collect information on industry-specific conditions and trends, mergers and acquisitions within specific industries, and various valuation metrics of publicly traded companies
• Work closely with Portfolio Management team to ensure timely and accurate collection of portfolio company data from deal teams; assist with Onboarding of new investments and tracking of key metrics
• Work with Finance team to ensure equity allocation models are run appropriately and valuation results are accurately reflected in investor capital accounts
• Generate reports and presentations to disseminate valuation results to various internal committees, external auditors, and limited partners
• Prepare and provide any ad-hoc reports that may be requested by firm’s leadership from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar discipline (CFA and/or CPA a plus)
• 1-3 years of private investment valuation experience in “Big 4” transaction services, a private equity fund, hedge fund, or third-party valuation services provider
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation theory and its applications including experience developing valuation models using wide range of valuation methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flows, Market Multiples, Market Transactions, and Benchmark Transactions
• Understanding of equity allocation in a complex capital structure; familiarity with Option Pricing Method and Waterfall analysis is a plus
• Exceptional MS Excel and PowerPoint skills. Ability to work with large/complex volumes of data using advanced excel functions (index/match, SUMIFS) to generate insightful reports for internal and external presentation.
• Ability to perform effectively and deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
• Quick thinking individual who is skilled in making swift and effective decisions and determine the best next steps in real-time.
• Experience in performing and reviewing valuations in accordance with FASB ASC 820 and AICPA Accounting and Valuation Guide
• Proficiency in Capital IQ; experience with iLevel a plus
• A self-motivated individual with strong work ethic and attention to detail; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Desire and ability to share knowledge and complete team tasks
• Excellent oral and written communicat