Senior Operational Due Diligence Analyst

Russell Investments•New York, NY

2d•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people. Joining our team means you will be a part of a passionate and supportive team that believes what we do matters to our clients and investors. The Operational Due Diligence Senior Analyst will identify and assess operational risk factors at prospective and currently funded traditional and alternative (hedge fund, private equity, private real estate, infrastructure) investment managers through the performance of operational due diligence reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required; MBA or CFA preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Business Analyst, Operations, Internal Audit or Compliance roles within financial services, including Operational Due Diligence experience.
Knowledge of private equity/real estate/hedge fund strategies and trading, valuation, and industry best practices is preferred.
Experience in private markets operational due diligence (ODD).
Ability to articulate concerns/issues effectively to internal and external senior investment management professionals and compliance professionals.
Demonstrated initiative to work independently and engage, undirected, in execution of responsibilities.
Strong attention to detail; ability to consume and triangulate information and data from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts.
Ability to support ongoing reviews and lead ad hoc projects while meeting deadlines; ability to multi‑task and prioritize multiple projects efficiently.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) required.
Excellent interpersonal skills integrating tact and diplomacy required.
Ability to professionally represent the firm required.
Collaboration and working in a team is required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; project management and coding skills are preferred.
Practical familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., large language models) for document review and workflow efficiency is required.
Familiarity with various global regulatory and compliance regimes, rules, and regulations preferred.
Familiarity with investment best practices across operations, accounting, technology, and compliance preferred.
Willingness and ability for domestic and international travel. (<15%)
This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA preferred.
Knowledge of private equity/real estate/hedge fund strategies and trading, valuation, and industry best practices is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; project management and coding skills are preferred.
Familiarity with various global regulatory and compliance regimes, rules, and regulations preferred.
Familiarity with investment best practices across operations, accounting, technology, and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate business, compliance, and operational risks associated with traditional and alternative investment managers relative to the scope of the Global Manager Operational Due Diligence (GMODD) program requirements by conducting desktop and/or on-site reviews of investment managers globally.
Conduct/Lead due diligence reviews focusing on several areas including, but not limited to: organizational structure, regulatory compliance, legal entity risks, fund structure risks, allocation policy, valuation policy, cash and collateral management, trading infrastructure, asset monitoring, information technology, background checks, and third-party service providers (e.g., administrator, prime broker, custodian, auditor).
Obtain and analyze investment manager documentation including offering memorandums, fund formation documents, deal documents, financial statements, regulatory filings, due diligence questionnaires, and policies and procedures.
Identify key areas of operational risk and confirm that the manager has completed associated remediation actions and/or implemented appropriate mitigating controls.
Prepare written reports for internal and external distribution documenting the due diligence performed, findings, and recommendations to support conclusions.
Communicate summary conclusions to internally interested parties and conduct follow-up with investment managers on any recommendations or risk findings, as needed.
Maintain and track remediation/action plans with managers; escalate material issues to Investment, Legal, Compliance, and Operational Risk, and present at the appropriate governance forums.
Ensure records management/data systems are maintained and up to date.
Proactively identify and support efforts/projects to evolve the team’s practice in operational due diligence.
Contribute to client deliverables including ODD sections of due diligence reports, RFPs/RFIs, and responses to client operational questionnaires; support client meetings as subject-matter expert.
Stay current with industry best practices and key events across applicable areas (e.g., regulatory, technology/systems, trading).