Valuations Director

Work Setup: Hybrid (Makati)

Work Schedule: Dayshift

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee complex valuation engagements for businesses, intangible assets, and financial instruments (including equity, debt, derivatives, and options) for mergers and acquisitions, litigation support, financial reporting and restructuring, tax and financial advisory purposes
• Provide technical leadership in developing and reviewing advanced financial/valuation models and validating key assumptions underlying forecasts
• Ensure compliance with valuation standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality control processes
• Drive business development initiatives, including client pitches, proposal preparation, and development of sector-specific strategies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders
• Supervise, coach, and mentor team members, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
• Establish and maintain strong connections with onshore teams to drive business outcomes and increase integration of the local team with onshore teams
• Work with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development activities
• Represent the firm in industry forums and contribute to thought leadership initiatives

Requirements:

• Strong academic background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Professional qualification in accounting/CFA/FRM or progress toward certification preferred
• More than 6 years of relevant valuation experience within an accounting or professional services firm, with exposure to complex engagements.
• Strong expertise in business and intangible asset valuation, with a deep understanding of valuation concepts, methodologies (e.g., DCF, market multiples, option pricing), and advanced financial modelling skills
• Proficiency in financial instruments and real estate valuation is an advantage
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and presentation/report-writing skills, combined with a good understanding of business dynamics and commercial value drivers
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and deliver under pressure
• Strong business development skills and ability to build long-term client relationships
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of operating independently while fostering collaboration within a team environment
• High proficiency in English; additional language skills are an advantage