Job Summary:

You would be a member of the Operational Due Diligence team focused on alternative investments

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting the operational due diligence process for primarily alternative investment managers and collaborating with the Global Alternatives Investment Solutions due diligence teams

• Setting up and disseminating operationally focused questionnaires across a range of investment strategies and products

• Preparing for and participating in operational due diligence meetings with 3rd party investment managers (in person and sometimes virtual); this includes evaluating and forming an opinion on various operational risks such as organizational infrastructure, counterparties and service providers, valuation processes, cyber security, compliance and regulatory issues

• Reviewing and scoring responses to operational due diligence questionnaires

• Working collaboratively with control partners in governance, risk, compliance and internal audit

• Representing the firm in front of C-level executives (COO, CFO, CCO, CTO) at third party fund managers

• Presenting analyses, findings and opinions at Investment and Governance Committee meetings

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• You should have experience performing and / or an understanding of how operational due diligence is conducted on investment managers from either working within an audit firm (auditing hedge funds and/or private funds) or working in the operations and / or audit departments of an asset management firm or in an operational due diligence role, or a combination of these roles.

• Solid understanding of financial markets and various security types, as well as a solid understanding of investment strategies and fund structures

• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs including Excel & Power Point, and exceptional organizational and analytical skills

• Investigative skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Strong written, presentation, and communication skills

• Strong initiative, energy and confidence completing assignments