Technician, Valuations | Careers at SAF Group

About the SAF Group:

The SAF Group of entities (collectively, “SAF”, “we”, or “our”) was founded in 2014 with the ambition of becoming one of Canada’s leading alternative capital providers. We now have offices in Calgary and Vancouver, have allocated over $4.0 billion across more than 60 transactions, and are actively raising and deploying capital with a focus on generating above-average risk-adjusted returns through curated and carefully vetted credit and structured equity investments. Our young and dynamic team is our greatest asset. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, personal development, collaboration, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and self-driven individual who excels in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or someone early in their career with an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, and an eagerness to learn and grow. Exposure to financial modeling is strongly encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and enhance valuation and reporting models for individual investments and consolidated funds, ensuring accuracy and alignment with industry standards.
Perform detailed return and/or sensitivity analysis incorporating financial concepts for risk and performance assessment.
Coordinate and ensure seamless communication of valuation results across internal teams.
Review and reconcile third-party valuation reports, applying process to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with internal valuation practices.
Prepare valuation memorandums for third-party review, presenting financial analysis in a clear and well-documented format.
Support the valuations team with the compilation of executive reporting packages, ensuring high quality presentations that reflect accurate and insightful financial performance.
Prepare billing calculations for external distribution, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and internal controls.

Qualification & Skills

Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Fluency in both spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate financial information.
Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting is required, with an understanding of financial analysis and strong quantitative skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe, with a strong eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools relevant to financial analysis.
Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong interest in numerical analysis. Enjoys managing financial models, maintaining and enhancing them through reviews and robust reconciliation skills.
Strong organizational abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to manage and prioritize tasks independently in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
Independent and analytical by nature, thriving in roles that require deep focus, critical thinking, and the ability to work autonomously while maintaining accuracy in all aspects of work.
Dependable and punctual, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including HSA, WSA, vision, dental, RRSP matching, and more.
Several opportunities for team-building events and activities.
A supportive team culture that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

How to Apply and Our Recruitment Commitments:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to careers@safgroup.ca. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SAF is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all our employees and have specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

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