Operational Due Diligence Analyst

Overview

In this role you will join a leading global alternatives advisory firm’s London team to assess operational risk across hedge funds, private markets, real assets and credit strategies. You will produce detailed written reports used by institutional investors and work with colleagues worldwide to support due diligence. You’ll lead on-site reviews, evaluate controls and governance, and help enhance methodologies, while mentoring junior team members. This is an opportunity to shape risk assessment in a high-impact, cross-border setting.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working environment
• Wellness programme
• Life insurance and private medical benefits
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational due diligence reviews on alternative investment funds and managers, assessing risks, controls and governance
• Lead meetings and on-site reviews with investment managers across operations, valuation, compliance, technology, financing and service provider oversight
• Produce detailed written research reports and monitor assigned managers for changes in risk profiles
• Review financial statements and fund documentation to identify operational risks and assess internal controls
• Respond to due diligence inquiries with fund managers, providers and clients, offering expert risk insights
• Support broader business initiatives, research, client engagement and enhancement of due diligence methodologies
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the business

Key requirements

• Minimum three years' experience in operational due diligence, fund auditing, fund accounting, investment operations or related area within alternative investments
• Strong understanding of operational risk, internal controls and fund structures across alt investment strategies
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills; ability to communicate complex findings clearly
• Strong academic background with ACA, CFA or CAIA, or openness to pursue one
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with confidence to engage with managers and clients
• Willingness to travel internationally for due diligence

• interpersonal skills
• stakeholder management
• attention to detail
• operational due diligence
• fund auditing
• fund accounting

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