Vice President, Operational Due Diligence – Alternatives

Morgan Stanley; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley's Global Investment Manager Analysis (GIMA) seeks an Operational Due Diligence Analyst to assess chosen managers and funds. You will perform in-depth reviews of organizational structures, controls, valuation processes, and service providers, engaging with senior professionals and external administrators as needed.

The role requires extensive experience in due diligence across alternatives and a Bachelor’s degree with favorable views on professional designations.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of total work experience with 7–10 years in operational due diligence across alternative investment products.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• CFA, CPA, and/or CAIA not required but viewed favorably.
• Active Series 7 and 63 or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational due diligence via onsite meetings or desk review of DDQs and manager documents.
• Assess organizational structure, fund structure, internal controls, valuation, and compliance.
• Document key risks and findings in written reports and present to committees.
• Collaborate with investment due diligence, product management, legal, and risk teams as needed.
• Support continuous monitoring of existing relationships and co-investment opportunities.

Skills

Operational due diligence

Alternative investments

Series 7 & 63 readiness

Communication & collaboration

Knowledge of fund structures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Morgan Stanley's Global Investment Manager Analysis (GIMA) seeks an Operational Due Diligence Analyst to assess chosen managers and funds. You will perform in-depth reviews of organizational structures, controls, valuation processes, and service providers, engaging with senior professionals and external administrators as needed.

The role requires extensive experience in due diligence across alternatives and a Bachelor’s degree with favorable views on professional designations.