Model Validation Remote Jobs in Elmhurst, IL (NOW HIRING)

Summary

This position supports a valuation practice that provides fair‑value measurements, complex financial instrument modeling, and audit‑ready valuation analyses for CPA firms, banks, and investment funds. This role focuses on developing robust valuation models, analyzing market data, and preparing high‑quality deliverables used for financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative skills with a deep understanding of financial instruments, valuation methodologies, and the reporting requirements of financial institutions and investment entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain valuation models for fixed income structured products (CLO, CMBS, etc.), private credit, distressed debt, private equity, derivatives, and other complex financial instruments.
• Develop comprehensive financial models encompassing discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transactions, and option pricing analyses.
• Gather and report market data (yield curves, credit spreads, liquidity metrics) to ensure accurate and timely model inputs.
• Conduct model validation including sensitivity analysis, back‑testing, and documentation of model assumptions and limitations.
• Build and maintain effective control processes to monitor and track changes in the assumptions of valuation models
• Challenge and refine prices using market data, comparable instruments, and model-based approaches.
• Identify control gaps and process pain points; design and implement improvements to reduce manual work and operational risk.
• Support internal teams and external clients to address valuation questions and ensure transparency in methodologies.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years experience valuing financial instruments for a CPA firm or an independent valuation firm.
• Experience building valuation models (DCF, Comp Multiple and Option Models)
• Strong understanding of valuation techniques including market, transaction and income approaches for private equity, preferred and fixed income instruments.
• Solid knowledge of valuation procedures and techniques across diverse asset classes equities, fixed income, derivatives, structured products, and private assets
• Strong knowledge of ASC 820 fair value measurement principles.
• Expertise in advanced Excel and other complex modeling systems
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative market data sources such as Bloomberg, Trepp, Intex, Cap IQ, etc.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clients
• Ability to train and lead staff
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with valuation of Level 2 and Level 3 assets.

Preferred

• Certified or progressing toward CFA, CPA, CVFI, or Series 7.
• Experience working with or supporting CPA firms, audit teams, or financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with fund valuation practices and bank regulatory reporting.

Core Competencies

• Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Quantitative modeling and analytical rigor
• Technical understanding of financial instruments
• Precision and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex valuation concepts clearly
• Client‑service mindset and responsiveness
• Strong documentation and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, and office equipment.

Remote Work Environment Requirements:

• Dedicated, quiet workspace free from distractions to maintain focus and accuracy.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection to support secure document processing and collaboration.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a remote setting while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong self-discipline and time management skills to work independently and efficiently.
• Comfortable using remote communication tools (e.g. email, Microsoft Teams, Zoom) for team collaboration.

Benefits:

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and good work/life balance.

• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• 401k with employer contribution
• Remote work environment
• Generally, promotion within firm

Harvest Valuations LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are not seeking agency assistance with this role.

We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.