Senior Operational Due Diligence Professional - Global Investment Management Consultancy

Principal Responsibilities:

• To analyse, review, and monitor alternative fund operational processes and risks. Analysis is delivered through written research reports which can be accessed directly by our clients.
• To contribute to the development of the company's operational due diligence services as well as future new initiatives.
• Evaluate assigned alternative investment fund managers. Particular focus would include an analysis of operational risk and internal controls, examine documentation, review of staff and structure, and inspect information systems.
• Ongoing monitoring of assigned funds (within assigned strategy) and updating written reports to reflect changes to the operations for those funds.
• Prepare clear, accurate, concise reports and recommendations to clients, in line with client and management deadlines.
• Liaise with clients and fund managers with respect to operational due diligence inquiries.
• Develop and implement company “best practices” with respect to operational due diligence.
• Staying current on industry standards and helping to facilitate knowledge transfer within the ODD group and company.
• Support business development activities.
• Participate in project work to support the due diligence process and broader company initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador for the business at industry events.
• Ensure information within internal database is kept up to date and current.
• Active idea contribution for client newsletter (UC&O) and internal wiki (AU). Production of white paper research for distribution to clients within UC&O.
• Mentoring ODD Support Analysts in ODD process.
• Report potential conflicts to compliance and work with compliance to ensure that conflict disclosures appear on research reports

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• University graduate or equivalent
• 5+ years relevant prior work experience, with knowledge or experience of private equity/credit/debt or real estate operations/fund administration/audit/legal/compliance/technology
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
• Possession of or advanced progression towards relevant professional qualifications (CFA, CAIA, CPA, ACA)
• Be a proactive self-starter, proficient time management, and a multi-tasker
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• Systems literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)