Associate Director, Valuations

Associate Director, Valuations – SLC Management Join to apply for the Associate Director, Valuations – SLC Management role at SLC Management . SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We serve more than 1,400 organizations and have over CA$387/US$286 billion in assets under management. As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, benefiting from its stability and strength. We are a performance‑driven organization focused on fostering a development‑focused, inclusive culture based on our Core Values of being client obsessed , valuing each other , acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset . We offer a rewarding work environment with growth opportunities and an empowering culture that supports high‑performance competition. Visit our website to learn more and for the most up‑to‑date AUM information. SLC Management offers a mix of in‑office and virtual work, with employees usually working at least three days in office each week, with flexibility according to business and client needs. Job Description Associate Director, Valuations – SLC Management What is in it for you Reporting to the Managing Director, Valuations, the successful candidate will oversee the daily securities valuations process with a focus on vendor‑provided fixed‑income and exchange‑traded prices. The ideal candidate is a motivated transformational change agent who creates efficient and effective operational processes that support all downstream consumers of valuation data, including external clients. Success in this role requires a high degree of collaboration, senior‑level communication, change management, commitment to establishing and overseeing daily processes and controls, and experience in working with various third‑party valuation providers across all asset classes. The Associate Director will build deep relationships across SLC and act as a consensus builder that influences and drives business outcomes with internal and external stakeholders. What you will do Lead in developing a centralized valuations team and manage at least one direct report Perform independent valuations on securities ranging from basic to highly complex instruments such as structured products and illiquid assets Review third‑party vendor valuation output and collaborate with external valuation experts as needed Document valuation procedures, assumptions, and conclusions clearly for financial reporting and audit purposes Analyze market data such as prices, yields, volatilities, and correlations to determine appropriate inputs into valuation models Maintain a control environment to identify price challenges, stale prices, missing prices, and review day‑over‑day price changes proactively Present valuation findings and recommendations to senior management Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and valuation best practices through ongoing education Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior analysts Communicate to a wide variety of audiences at all organizational levels Develop creative client‑centered solutions, multiple alternatives and approaches Address process breakdowns quickly, identify the source of problems, and develop solutions that eliminate wasted effort and inefficiencies across teams Raise difficult issues to encourage discussion, contribute to solutions and incorporate lessons learned into future actions Assess complex issues from multiple angles to gain a complete picture Demonstrate ownership for outcomes and use positive influence to achieve the right results What you will need to succeed 5+ years of experience performing securities valuations for financial reporting, transactions, or portfolio management Business acumen and decision‑making – make sound decisions and take effective, timely actions that fully reflect business purpose, implications, and context of the work produced or managed Leadership and critical thinking – ability to lead a team, meet demands of a diverse constituent base and partner with other areas to resolve issues efficiently and effectively Technical skills – experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP, Aladdin/Blackrock, Bloomberg, Remote Plus and other tools is a plus Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities Excellent communication and documentation skills Self‑motivated and able to work under continual deadline pressure in a high‑paced environment For US applicants the base salary range is: $92.6k – $138.9k. For Canadian applicants the base salary range is: $86.9k – $121.7k. Why SLC Management? Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager Excellent benefits and wellness programs supporting mental, physical and financial well‑being, including generous vacation and sick time, market‑leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially‑paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, as well as disability programs and more Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to build and enhance future financial security, including a 401(k) plan with an employer‑paid match and an employer‑funded retirement account A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth and development (#WeWinAsATeam) The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential Award‑winning workplace culture – Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments, “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe’s “Top Places to Work” two years running SLC Management is a regulated business; therefore, employees must meet financial reporting and trading pre‑clearance requirements. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments, and to seek pre‑clearance on future transactions, including those of household members. Job Category Finance Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales Seniority level Mid‑Senior level We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this role is competitive, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined by your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance along with a broad range of competitive benefits. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e‑mail a request to We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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