Operational Due Diligence Analyst

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial institution as a Third-Party Funds Operational Due Diligence Analyst, where you'll apply your expertise in operational due diligence to review investment products across various sectors. This role involves developing and maintaining a comprehensive ODD Fund List and assessing risks associated with managers and funds. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging your strong analytical and communication skills to produce detailed reports that influence investment decisions. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative team, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operational due diligence is essential.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CAIA, or CFA are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the ODD Fund List of recommended asset class offerings.
• Evaluate risks associated with Managers and funds, producing detailed reports.

Skills

Operational Due Diligence

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Finance or Audit

Professional Certifications (ACA, ACCA, CAIA, CFA)

Job description

As a Third-Party Funds Operational Due Diligence Analyst, you’ll apply the Operational Due Diligence (ODD) framework to review investment products in the long-only and alternatives sectors, supporting other initiatives within the team. Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining the ODD Fund List of recommended asset class offerings, including UCITS, and monitoring existing funds using questionnaires and ODD reports. You will evaluate risks associated with Managers and funds, producing detailed operational due diligence reports.

To succeed, you should have:

• Significant experience in operational due diligence
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize and multitask under pressure
• High numeracy and literacy levels, with a willingness to learn new skills

Desirable qualifications include:

• A degree with a finance or audit qualification
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CAIA, or CFA

You may be assessed on critical skills like risk management, controls, change management, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital skills.

Location: Canary Wharf, London