Associate, Diligence Management, Infrastructure (Contract)

Brookfield•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diligence Management team is responsible for managing the end-to-end fund due diligence process for Brookfield’s various private funds. The team oversees all aspects of the fund due diligence process, from fund launch and initial client interest through IC approval. The Associate serves a critical function within the team by partnering with Client Relationship Managers, Fundraise Management, Investor Relations, Marketing, Product Development, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and other stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class diligence experience for prospective investors and drive client conversions for Brookfield’s open-ended core infrastructure fund. The Associate is expected to manage all aspects of the due diligence process, partnering directly with prospective investors, CRMs, and other stakeholders. This includes creating initial diligence materials and deliverables during fundraising, including RFPs, DDQs, and other materials, as well as coordinating client calls, meetings, asset tours, and on-site meetings to advance investor due diligence processes. Over time, the Associate is expected to develop significant expertise in the firm’s infrastructure product offerings and serve as a client-facing contact, working directly with investors to guide them through the due diligence process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business management, marketing, communications or other relevant discipline
4+ years of experience in private fund marketing, due diligence, client services or other fundraising or client function.
Experience in core-infrastructure is strongly preferred
Familiarity with investment products and services, including a strong understanding of the infrastructure asset class; experience in an institutional private fund marketing environment is highly desired
Strong project management skills, with experience in managing timelines, resources, and stakeholders across multiple projects simultaneously; experience in a global environment working with stakeholders across numerous jurisdictions and time zones strongly preferred
Experience in high volume processes and technology enabled solutions
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English
Must have good technical knowledge and familiarity with private funds generally; ideally a solid understanding of the LP mindset and needs when conducting due diligence, including familiarity with distinct institutional client types (pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, family offices, etc.)
High attention to detail in written materials and quantitative data is crucial
Strong understanding of due diligence processes, with project management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard is essential; highly organized with a proven ability able to handle multiple concurrent assignments
Must work well in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills to engage senior professionals and liaise with global teams across the firm
Experience in relevant software tools or equivalents is a plus (Salesforce, Loopio, PowerBI, Mercatus, Seismic)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ideally strong relationship management skills and exposure in working across multiple countries, being able to flex communication style to diverse geographies and investors
Shares information with team members in a clear and concise manner
Proactively seeks opportunities to get involved in more challenging projects
Ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced and team-oriented environment
Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development

Responsibilities

Developing and managing the due diligence deliverables required to advance clients during fundraising, including DDQs, RFPs, RFIs, quantitative datasets, IDD/ODD presentations, and related materials
Completing the quarterly suite of deliverables for consultants and providing regular data and content updates to consultant databases
Working closely with stakeholders, especially the Investor Relations team and investment professionals, to respond to investor diligence requests and provide nuanced technical materials that advance the fund diligence process
Planning and overseeing interactions between prospective investors and investment teams or other subject matter experts, including Tax, Legal, Operations, and other teams, as part of the fund due diligence process. This includes managing calls, meetings, asset tours, on-site meetings, due diligence days, and related activities
Creating initial due diligence materials prior to fund launch, including standard DDQs, investor presentations, PPMs, case studies, quantitative datasets, and related materials
Building a thorough understanding of the firm’s infrastructure products, investment strategies, portfolio, corporate structure, history, and operations to facilitate the accurate and consistent creation of diligence content; developing a deep understanding of Brookfield’s infrastructure business and the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate the Brookfield story to investors
Navigating and effectively utilizing the firm’s suite of tools and resources to respond to client requests, including the RFP content database (Loopio), standard quantitative datasets, HR and personnel data, performance metrics, and related resources
Demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work directly with clients, CRMs, senior investment professionals, and other team members under tight deadlines and across jurisdictions
Managing other client-facing materials and channels related to fund due diligence, including updating consultant databases and maintaining marketing collateral during the fundraising period, such as pitchbook presentations, standard DDQs, case studies, and related materials