Operational Due Diligence Analyst - Alternative Investments

RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment consultant is seeking an Operational Due Diligence Analyst in Toronto. The successful candidate will analyze and monitor operational processes of alternative fund managers, prepare detailed reports, and ensure best practices in operational due diligence. Required qualifications include a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience in operational due diligence, fund operations, or audit.
• Completed or pursuing CFA, CAIA, or CPA.
• Willingness to travel frequently outside of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate alternative investment managers focusing on operational risk.
• Conduct interviews with investment managers and prepare reports.
• Monitor funds and update reports as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Operational due diligence

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Powerpoint

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Our client is an industry-leading investment consultant who provides advisory services to their clients. They have an immediate need for an Operational Due Diligence Analyst. This role is responsible for analyzing, reviewing and monitoring operational processes and risks of alternative fund managers and preparing written research reports for clients.

Responsibilities :

• Evaluate assigned alternative investment managers. Particular focus on analyzing operational risk and internal controls, examine documentation, review of staff and organizational structure, and assessing information systems / technology infrastructure.
• Conduct on-site interviews with Investment manager to discuss operational risks, internal controls, and information systems, as well as verify the existence of assets
• Monitor assigned funds on an ongoing basis and update written reports to reflect changes in fund operations
• Prepare clear, accurate, concise reports and recommendations to clients, in line with client and management deadlines.
• Liaise with clients and Investment managers with respect to operational due diligence inquiries.
• Develop and implement company “best practices” for operational due diligence
• Participation in project work to enhance the due diligence process and broader company initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador at industry events.
• Report potential conflicts to compliance and work with compliance to ensure that conflict disclosures appear on research reports

Requirements :

• University graduate or equivalent
• 5+ years relevant prior work experience, with expertise in or familiarity with one or more of the following areas : operational due diligence, fund due diligence, audit (including internal audit), legal and compliance, technology and information security, fund operations, fund administration or prime brokerage
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and professional presentation
• Completed or working toward completion of related designations such as CFA, CAIA or CPA
• Proficient using Excel, PowerBI, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently outside of Canada

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to [emailprotected] .

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