Valuation Systems Analyst

Full Time

Chicago, IL, USA

1 week ago

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We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 900 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Valuation Systems Analyst will serve as a key member of Lincoln’s Global Business Enablement team, with the primary role of supporting the technology underlying Lincoln’s proprietary valuation model. The Valuation Systems Analyst will work with internal and external stakeholders to understand business challenges, using technology and process as tools to address these challenges. The Valuation Systems Analyst will gain a deep understanding of Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions business.

The Valuation Systems Analyst position at Lincoln provides an excellent opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. The Valuation Systems Analyst should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to deal with many different people both inside as well as outside the firm. Strong communication skills are critical to success in this role. Lincoln fosters a cohesive and supportive work environment and encourages teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and maintenance of a high performance and scalable Anaplan model and related infrastructure by assisting in solution design, requirements capture, maintaining solution roadmap, performing new model build and existing model updates & optimization
Assist in the development and maintenance of integrations and automated reporting templates in Workiva
Assist in the development of the support knowledgebase for the Anaplan platform to enable effective change management
Develop and maintain model and related ecosystem documentation and training materials
Become a technical subject matter expert; provide technical support for global Anaplan users and manage product support; maintain the global security model and audit support
Work with internal teams across departments, external teams, and clients to achieve program goals

Qualifications:

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

Authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with Lincoln’s Culture Statement (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
Assertive, articulate, and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Resourceful, motivated problem solver with ability to identify and execute next steps
Strong collaborator who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment
Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals
Desire to learn new concepts and technology to enhance solutions and collaborate with teams
Ability to effectively interface effectively with all levels of management and banking staff
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment

Other Qualifications:

Passion for technical problem solving, business analytics and financial modeling
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or equivalent
1-2 years Anaplan model building experience required

Anaplan Level 1, 2 Model Building, and Anaplan Way certifications a plus

1-2 years of overall relevant technical experience (or related consulting or financial experience)

Prior experience in software implementation or corporate finance and valuations a plus

Experience in developing, deploying, and troubleshooting complex multidimensional models or other software solutions
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to understand functional reporting requirements, translating these into technical requirements, and completing iterative reporting build based on these requirements
Experience in change management, drafting internal and external communications, training materials, and presentations
Experience in valuations and finance a plus
Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills and strong Excel analytical capability a plus
Understanding of data architecture and integration across platforms
Ability to periodically work extended hours (in the office or remotely) as required to support the business in meeting deadlines