Operational Due Diligence Officer
- Employer
- Robert Walters Associates Inc
- Location
- Manhattan, NY, USA
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- Feb 20, 2019
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- Job Function
- Accounting/Audit/Tax
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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Key Accountabilities:
- Conduct operational due diligence on hedge, private equity, real estate and long only funds
- Assist in evaluating external investments focusing on risks associated with fund operations
- Communicate with fund managers to gather relevant due diligence information
- Review and analyze funds' financial, legal, and other documents
- Participate in onsite due diligence meetings with senior fund personnel
- Create full-length operational due diligence reports for broad distribution
- Develop and leverage technology to maintain manager specific data and track due diligence metrics
- Participate in research, asset allocation, and investment committee meetings
- Attend industry events and seminars to monitor industry trends
- Conduct ad hoc projects to assist the investment teams'
Desired Qualifications
- Prior operational due diligence, or hedge fund operations/accounting experience, strongly preferred
- Understanding of various financial instruments
- Bachelor's degree required
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- CFA or CAIA preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Superior analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently on several assignments simultaneously
- Willingness to travel
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