AVP, Operational Due Diligence – Alternatives

iCapital; Greenwich, New York (CT, NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

iCapital is seeking an Assistant Vice President to join the Research and Education team in Greenwich, CT. You will oversee operational due diligence on prospective and current investments and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

The role demands deep knowledge of operational risks, internal controls, and industry best practices, with strong analytical and communication skills. The office follows a Monday-Thursday in-person schedule with Friday remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
• 6–10 years of experience for AVP in operational due diligence, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct comprehensive operational due diligence on investments, including site visits and interviews.
• Assess external fund managers focusing on private equity, private credit, hedge funds and real assets.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with investments.
• Prepare and present detailed operational due diligence reports with recommendations.
• Monitor fund managers regularly to ensure compliance with standards and identify risks.
• Collaborate with Investment, Legal and Compliance teams to ensure holistic risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field

MBA or CPA/CFA preferred

Job description

iCapital is seeking an Assistant Vice President to join the Research and Education team in Greenwich, CT. You will oversee operational due diligence on prospective and current investments and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

The role demands deep knowledge of operational risks, internal controls, and industry best practices, with strong analytical and communication skills. The office follows a Monday-Thursday in-person schedule with Friday remote.