Job Description

The Company

Albourne is an industry leading investment consultant with offices around the globe. Our firm of 630+ employees provides advisory services to investors, including institutional investors, financial intermediaries and family offices, on over $700 billion of alternative investments across the liquidity spectrum. We specialize in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Assets, Real Estate and Dynamic Beta.


Albourne empowers its clients by providing Portfolio Advice, Research (Investment, Operational and Quantitative due diligence), Analytics (data and tools) and Implementation (middle and back office) services. We are committed to non-discretionary advice, fixed fee pricing and independence.


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.


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The Role:

We are looking for an ODD Associate Analyst to help analyze, review, and monitor the operational processes and risks of alternative fund managers, delivering insights through written research reports for clients. In addition, this role will contribute to the ongoing development of Albournes operational due diligence services and support future new initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Assist with evaluating assigned alternative investment funds and managers across all asset classes. Conduct with fellow Due Diligence Analysts onsite interviews with fund managers to discuss operational risks, internal controls and information systems, as well as verifying existence of assets. Deploy skills and experience to contribute to these meetings and to prepare clear and concise written notes to summarise the findings. Review and interpret financial statements, offering documents, and other fund literature. Upon that review and interpretation, produce research deliverables for clients within the scheduled deadline. Conduct reference checks with service providers for completion of the relevant reports. Liaise with clients and fund managers with respect to ODD inquiries. Assist with producing detailed written reports with an analysis of operational risk and internal controls. Ensure client deliverables are prepared, reviewed, and delivered on a timely and accurate basis Ongoing monitoring of assigned funds and updating written reports to reflect changes to the operational risk for those funds. Conduct reference checks with service providers for completion of the relevant reports. Develop and implement company best practices with respect to ODD. Stay current on industry standards and trends to help to facilitate knowledge transfer within the ODD group, the company, Albourne clients, and across the industry. Support business development activities and client interactions as required. Participate in project work to support the due diligence process and broader company initiatives. Act as an ambassador for Albourne at industry events. Collaborate with colleagues across teams and regions. Active idea contributor to client newsletter and internal intranet. Production of white paper research for distribution to clients within UC&O. Report potential conflicts to compliance and work with compliance to ensure that conflict disclosures appear in research reports.

Other Requirements:

Strong academic background (Degree or equivalent qualification). 1-2 years relevant prior work experience, with knowledge or experience of one or some of the following areas - fund operations, fund administration, prime brokerage, audit, legal, compliance, technology & information security. Possession of professional qualifications (e.g. CAIA, CFA, ACA) or interest in obtaining relevant professional qualifications. High level of writing proficiency. Experience of report writing. Systems literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Co-Pilot). Proactive self-starter, proficient time management and multi-tasking. Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Ability to travel as required. Attend company events as required. Comply with terms of Albourne Compliance Manuals.

Benefits & Perks:

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package Fully paid Medical and Dental PPO Fully paid Basic Life and AD&D 401k & FSA Hybrid work schedule Everyday Wellness, weekly yoga and fitness Free Gym Membership near the office 30 days paid time off each year including Vacation and Holidays

Job Pay Transparency:

$75,000 to $85,000/year

Job Type:

Full-time

Location:

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

Work authorization:

Must be eligible to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


Albourne America LLC is an equal opportunity employer and employs applicants and treats employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, political affiliation, age, veteran status, uniform service member status, marital status, or physical or mental disability, as well as any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.


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