OVERVIEW OF 73 STRINGS

73 Strings is an innovative platform providing comprehensive data extraction, monitoring, and valuation solutions for the private capital industry. The company's AI-powered platform streamlines middle-office processes for alternative investments, enabling seamless data structuring and standardization, monitoring, and fair value estimation at the click of a button. 73 Strings serves clients globally across various strategies, including Private Equity, Growth Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure and Private Credit.

ROLE AND BACKGROUND

Valuation Manager

Overview:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Manager to join our team of talented engineers and experienced financial advisory & valuation professionals.

This is a FinTech role, and you would be bringing your strong Valuation skills into the Technology and into the AI space. Working as a Valuation Manager at 73 Strings means you will work on functional valuation aspects, required in building products that use cutting edge technology to deliver innovative solutions for the financial services industry and managing the clients independently. Be one of the first to explore the unchartered territories at the intersection of AI and Corporate Finance.

Role & Responsibilities

Managing multiple clients independently and interacting with them (private equity/ venture capital/etc.) within Saudi and the MENA region

Work with the product development team on developing the various equity valuation products/features we are building for the financial advisory industry.

Oversea/review complex portfolio valuations, equity waterfalls, and various financial and statistical models.

Provide demo and oversea proof-of-concept assignments for prospective clients

Oversea/review portfolio valuation related projects, business research and valuation projects.

Enhance relevant sources of data that can help fuel the analysis by our AI-powered platform and evaluate the quality, cost, and coverage of these databases.

Train the Product and the technology team in understanding important concepts in valuation, business research and corporate finance so that they can develop effective algorithms and workflows to automate these tasks.

Oversea testing of the overall platform performance and measure the accuracy of the platform to build and suggest improvements.

Deliver in-depth research reports on various companies and funds operating in a variety of different industries and countries to clients across geographies.

Assist the Project Managers on various testing drills of valuation functionalities.

Train and lead the functional team on all aspects of valuations, product development, project management and client engagement.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Arabic speaker / from GCC region only

Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Finance/Statistics.

CA, CFA, MBA or equivalent

Must have worked a minimum of 5 years for a top tier valuation firm, i.e., Big 4s.

Experience of managing a team

Critical thinking and time management

A good understanding of Financial Statements and should know how to analyze them.

Advanced research skills.

Understanding of various methodologies and approaches of valuations.

Understanding the Metrics used by Private Equity in their decision-making.

Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Strong written, verbal communication skills.

Capable collaborator.