Operational Due Diligence Analyst - Private Equity

Oliver James; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking an Operational Due Diligence Analyst for their expanding team in downtown Chicago. This role involves conducting due diligence on fund managers, analyzing financial statements, and evaluating operational processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 1-4 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years experience in public accounting (fund audit) or financial services.
• Exposure to alternative investments (Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Financial Services) preferred.
• CPA or CFA (or pursuing) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on fund managers and support investment recommendations.
• Analyze audited financial statements and operational processes.
• Prepare ODD reports, Investment Committee memos, and meeting documentation.
• Review legal and regulatory documents.
• Evaluate back-office operations, controls, and pricing procedures.
• Track and organize data to support team efficiency.
• Assist with manager meetings, onsite visits, and follow-up reporting.

Skills

Conduct due diligence

Analyze audited financial statements

Prepare ODD reports

Review legal documents

Evaluate back-office operations

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Job description

My client, a Boutique Private Equity firm is looking for an Operational Due Diligence Analyst to join their expanding team. Our client works on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on fund managers and support investment recommendations
• Analyze audited financial statements and operational processes
• Prepare ODD reports, Investment Committee memos, and meeting documentation
• Review legal and regulatory documents (e.g., offering memorandums, Form ADVs)
• Evaluate back-office operations, controls, and pricing procedures
• Track and organize data to support team efficiency
• Assist with manager meetings, onsite visits, and follow-up reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
• 1-4 years experience in public accounting (fund audit) or financial services
• Exposure to alternative investments (Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Financial Services) preferred
• CPA or CFA (or pursuing) is a plus

For more information, please apply or reach out to [e-mail] directly.