Operational Due Diligence Analyst

**Analyst, Operational Due Diligence** **Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited** **The Company**: Albourne is an investment consultant which was founded in 1994. Albourne advises over 300 investors, including institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and family offices, on over $650 billion alternative investments across the liquidity spectrum. It specializes in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Real Estate and Dynamic Beta. Albourne strives to be a sustainable company with three main goals: 1) Aspiring to be a multi-generational firm with broad internal ownership and a Partnership structure; 2) Treating our employees and clients fairly; and 3) Advocating for positive change for its benefit and for the alternative investment industry best practices have always been a defining part of who we are. Albournes 550+ employees are in 11 offices globally, including London, San Francisco, Connecticut, Munich, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto, Nicosia, Bahrain, and Bermuda. Albourne is proud of its flat structure with over 90 Partners, over 75 of whom are either share or option holders. **The Team**: Operational Due Diligence (ODD) is the risk assessment of operational processes at an investment manager for an overall opinion to help Albournes clients make an investment decision. ODD is one of Albournes largest investment functions with over 100+ employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited is an important center for Albournes ODD activities, as the base for coverage of most North American alternative investment managers. We work closely with clients to provide a thorough assessment of all non-investment related aspects of an investment managers business. In a typical day, we are liaising with investment managers to prepare a written research report which outlines risks and recommendations for Albournes clients. This includes reviewing an investment managers organization, investment operations, counterparty management, financing, valuation, information security, regulatory compliance, ESG and employment practices. **Role Description** As an Operational Due Diligence Analyst, you will: - Evaluate assigned alternative investment manager. Particular focus would include an assessment of operational risk and internal controls, examining documentation, review of staff and structure and inspecting information systems/technology infrastructure. - Ongoing monitoring of assigned funds and updating written reports to reflect changes in the operations for those funds. - Prepare clear, accurate, concise reports and recommendations to clients, in line with client and management deadlines. - Liaise with clients and fund managers with respect to operational due diligence inquiries. - Develop and implement company "best practices" with respect to operational due diligence. - Stay current on industry standards and help to facilitate knowledge transfer within the ODD group and company. - Contribute to business development activities. - Participation in project work to enhance the due diligence process and broader company initiatives. - Act as an ambassador for Albourne at industry events. - Active idea contributor for client newsletter and intranet. - Produce white paper research for distribution to clients. - Mentor ODD Associate Analysts in Albourne's ODD process. - Report potential conflicts of interest to compliance and work with compliance to ensure that conflict disclosures appear on research reports. **Who are we looking for?** - University graduate or equivalent - 4+ years relevant prior work experience, with knowledge or experience in one or some of the following areas - fund operations, fund administration, prime brokerage, audit, legal compliance, technology, and information security - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Possession of or advanced progression toward relevant professional qualifications (i.e. CFA, CAIA, CPA) - Proactive self-starter, proficient time management and multi-tasking skills - Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills - Systems literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Outlook) - Ability to travel - Comply with terms of Albourne Compliance Manuals - Regulatory registration (dependent on regional requirements) **Benefits**: - Comprehensive group health coverage - Registered retirement savings program - Bonus scheme - Casual dress - Education reimbursements - Company events & social hours **Albourne offers**: - A collegiate work environment - Wellness programs - Sponsored charity day events and volunteering opportunities - Biennial company offsite events **Job Type**: Full-time, Hybrid **Location**: Toronto, Canada **Work authorization**: Must be eligible to work in Canada - Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited (APCA ) is in full compliance with the AODA_ - APCA will accommodate applicants disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and s