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At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Stout's fast-growing Portfolio Valuation practice is expanding and seeking exceptional candidates to join our dynamic team. As a member of the Portfolio Valuation team, you will work on cutting-edge projects, leveraging disruptive technologies to help leading asset managers bring clarity to complex valuation matters. As part of one of the largest and fastest-growing independent valuation practices in the country, you will support client engagements across a wide range of industries, asset classes, and geographies.

As a Vice President, you will lead engagements involving the valuation of venture capital, private debt, private equity portfolios, complex securities, and strategic initiatives. You will manage teams, oversee the quality of deliverables, and serve as a key point of contact for clients.

In this role, you will work with a wide variety of industry-standard data resources and analytical tools, while engaging closely with Stout's proprietary technologies and AI-not only as a user, but as a contributor helping shape the analytics of the future.

What You'll Do

• Lead valuation engagements from planning through delivery, including scoping, workplan development, and execution strategy

• Manage and develop teams responsible for performing valuation analyses and producing client deliverables

• Leverage Stout's proprietary, cutting-edge technology alongside traditional valuation tools and models to execute engagements

• Review financial models, analyses, and reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality, while providing constructive feedback and development support to junior team members

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships while coordinating engagement teams

• Conduct and oversee complex financial, industry, and market research

• Analyze financial statements and related data to derive insights across multiple engagements

• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and practice development

• Monitor project progress, manage timelines, and communicate critical updates to stakeholders

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in portfolio valuation, complex securities valuation, portfolio management, or research, with exposure to venture capital, private equity, private credit, or asset-based finance

• Bachelor's and/or graduate degree in finance, accounting, financial engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative field

• Strong command of financial modeling and advanced valuation methodologies, with a desire to continuously develop new skills and adopt emerging technologies

• Deep understanding of valuation approaches for venture capital, private debt, private equity, and complex financial instruments

• Advanced knowledge of economics, financial theory, and accounting principles

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, with a strong track record of client service

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with client-facing experience

• Advanced technical capabilities and a technology-forward mindset, including willingness to learn tools such as AI, Python, Tableau, or Power BI, alongside proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities effectively

• Professional designation (CFA, ASA, CPA, CEIV) preferred

How You'll Thrive

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment

• Demonstrate accountability by consistently delivering high-quality client outcomes

• Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to drive engagement success and practice growth

• Build trusted client relationships through strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Leverage intellectual curiosity and attention to detail to solve complex problems

• Use advanced analytical capabilities to generate insights and inform decision-making

• Navigate complex transactions with a strong understanding of valuation and execution processes

Why Stout?
At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.
Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.