Operational Due Diligence Analyst: Risk & Governance

University of Texas Investment Management Co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Investment Management Co seeks a high-performing Analyst to join the Operational Due Diligence (ODD) team in Austin, TX. This early-career position involves evaluating external investment managers across various asset classes.

Key responsibilities include participating in due diligence meetings, analyzing various due diligence materials, and assessing compliance and risk frameworks. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in public accounting, asset management, M&A, fund operations, or related fields.
• Strong interest in compliance and risk frameworks.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~25%).

Responsibilities

• Participate in due diligence meetings with fund managers and service providers.
• Analyze due diligence materials including DDQs, LPAs, PPMs.
• Evaluate governance, compliance, and risk controls.
• Document findings for internal stakeholders.
• Assess oversight of third-party providers.

Skills

Analytical rigor

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Interest in investment management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field

Job description

The University of Texas Investment Management Co seeks a high-performing Analyst to join the Operational Due Diligence (ODD) team in Austin, TX. This early-career position involves evaluating external investment managers across various asset classes.

Key responsibilities include participating in due diligence meetings, analyzing various due diligence materials, and assessing compliance and risk frameworks. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.