Operational Due Diligence Analyst
Core
Conduct operational due diligence on hedge, private equity, real estate, and long-only investment managers to evaluate external investment risks.
Role type
Operational Due Diligence Analyst
Builds
Operational due diligence reports, investment memoranda, and enhanced internal due diligence processes
Domain
Alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, real estate) and investment operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
operational due diligence, investment operations, fund accounting, risk management, financial instruments knowledge, fund structures understanding, AI tools usage, data analysis, document analysis, financial statement review, legal agreement analysis, compliance material review, cybersecurity policy review, valuation procedure analysis, onsite meeting facilitation, virtual meeting facilitation, report writing, investment memorandum preparation, process development, data infrastructure development, workflow automation, cross-functional collaboration, industry trend monitoring, regulatory development monitoring, emerging technology monitoring
Preferred skills
CFA, CAIA
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AI tools
Responsibilities
Conduct operational due diligence on hedge, private equity, real estate, and long-only investment managers; Assist in evaluating external investments focusing on risks associated with fund operations; Utilize AI tools and data analysis techniques to improve research efficiency, document analysis, monitoring workflows, and reporting capabilities; Communicate directly with fund managers and service providers to gather and assess due diligence information; Review and analyze financial statements, legal agreements, compliance materials, cybersecurity policies, valuation procedures, and operational documentation; Prepare operational due diligence reports and investment memoranda for internal committees and stakeholders; Develop and enhance internal due diligence processes, data infrastructure, and workflow automation tools; Partner with investment, research, risk, legal, compliance, and technology teams on cross-functional initiatives; Monitor industry developments, operational risk trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies impacting investment managers; Support ad hoc analytical and strategic projects across the investment platform
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC