Portfolio Valuation Intern


Company:: Duff & Phelps Corp.
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Location:: New York City, NY
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Capital Markets


Posted:: 3/1/2012

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Job Description

At Duff & Phelps, we stand for the qualities that power sound decisions. And we believe that behind every good decision, you'll find solid thinking, proven experience and valuable insight. But all the numbers and facts in the world mean nothing without a top team of professionals to make sense of them all.

That's where YOU come in - provided you're incisive, entrepreneurial and up for a challenge. We offer an environment where your talent and perspective matter - where you can make a real impact.

As a market leader in providing illiquid portfolio pricing valuation, our Portfolio Valuation professionals assist clients in the valuation of alternative investments, specifically for securities and positions for which there are no "active market" quotations available.

Join our team and together we'll power the sound decisions that enhance value - yours and ours.

Responsibilities:

Our Portfolio Valuation Advisory practice combines unparalleled exposure to issues facing alternative asset managers along with leading valuation and corporate finance techniques. Portfolio Valuation Advisory Interns work on a variety of assignments, including product development, research and special projects as well as equity and debt securities valuations across a wide variety of asset classes and industries.

Performing client, industry, market and competitor research
Compiling market data on various alternative asset industry participants
Assisting with valuation analysis on a wide range of private investments using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
Contributing to the development of proposals, presentations and publications communicated to current and prospective clients

Requirements:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management (with a concentration in Finance) or a MBA from an accredited college or university
Expected graduation date between December 2012 and August 2013
Minimum GPA of 3.2 or if GPA is not used, must be in top 20% of class
Strong interest in the Alternative Asset Management Industry
Strong analytical, comprehension and problem solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to master new tasks quickly
Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results

In order to be considered for a position at Duff & Phelps, you must formally apply via

Duff & Phelps is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We will not discriminate between applications for reason of gender, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

Duff & Phelps - Powering Sound Decisions.

Company Description

As a leading global independent provider of financial advisory and investment banking services, Duff and Phelps delivers trusted advice, principally in the areas of valuation, transactions, financial restructuring, dispute and taxation. The firm’s world class capabilities and resources, combined with an agile and responsive delivery, distinguish the Duff and Phelps client experience.

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