VP, Operational Due Diligence & Risk Management

iCapital; Town of Greenwich (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

Employer matched retirement plan

Comprehensive health benefits

100% employer paid dental, vision

Telemedicine

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid schedule: Mon-Thu in office,Fri

Job summary

iCapital is hiring a Vice President to lead operational due diligence within the Research and Education team in New York. You will oversee diligence on investments, manage risks, and present findings to senior stakeholders.

The role requires deep knowledge of operational controls, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff while aligning with industry best practices. Office-based with some remote work possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
• 10-15 years of VP-level experience in operational due diligence, risk management, internal audit or related field in investments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings clearly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Proven project management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive operational due diligence on investment opportunities, including site visits and interviews.
• Assess external fund managers focusing on private markets and real assets.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational risks for potential and existing investments.
• Prepare and present detailed due diligence reports with recommendations.
• Monitor fund managers regularly for compliance and risk identification.
• Engage in ad-hoc projects to support the Alternatives platform.
• Collaborate with Investment, Legal, and Compliance teams for a holistic approach.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Mentor and train junior team members to foster continuous development.

Skills

Operational due diligence

Risk management

Internal audit

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business

MBA or CPA/CFA preferred

Job description

iCapital is hiring a Vice President to lead operational due diligence within the Research and Education team in New York. You will oversee diligence on investments, manage risks, and present findings to senior stakeholders.

The role requires deep knowledge of operational controls, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff while aligning with industry best practices. Office-based with some remote work possible.