Operational Due Diligence Analyst

Russell Investments; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments seeks an Operational Due Diligence Analyst to support assessing risks across traditional and alternative investment managers. You will work with the Global Manager Operational Due Diligence team, conducting reviews, analyzing documents, and contributing to written recommendations with an emphasis on technology, automation, and data analysis.

The role offers growth in ODD expertise, collaboration across teams, and opportunities to work on travel domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field is required.
• 1+ years of experience within the asset management or financial services industry is required.
• Experience using generative AI tools to support research, document analysis, reporting, or workflow efficiency is required.
• Experience in alternative investments, fund accounting, investment operations, fund administration, audit, compliance, internal controls, operational risk, or due diligence is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information and assess risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operational risks for traditional and alternative investment managers including hedge funds and private markets.
• Assist in due diligence reviews and analysis of manager documentation.
• Contribute to written reports and recommendations and support process improvements with technology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Generative AI tools

Fund accounting

Investment operations tools

Job description

Salary Range

Salary Range: $90,000 USD - $100,000 USD Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Job Description

The Operational Due Diligence Analyst will support the evaluation of operational risks associated with traditional and alternative investment managers, including hedge funds, private equity, private real estate, and infrastructure. Working closely with experienced members of the Global Manager Operational Due Diligence team, this individual will build on their foundational private markets experience while learning to conduct due diligence reviews, analyze investment manager documentation, identify potential risks, and contribute to written reports and recommendations. This role offers an opportunity to develop specialized ODD expertise while enhancing the team's processes through technology, automation, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.

Your Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.
• 1+ years of experience within the asset management or financial services industry.
• Practical experience using generative AI tools to support research, document analysis, reporting, or workflow efficiency.
• Experience in alternative investments, fund accounting, investment operations, fund administration, audit, compliance, internal controls, operational risk, or due diligence preferred, with experience conducting operational due diligence reviews of investment managers considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify inconsistencies, and assess potential risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, willingness to learn, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically (<10%).

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This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Russell Investments

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $381 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2026) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world. Russell Investments' ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. Certain of Russell Investments' employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes.