Description
iCapital is looking to hire a Vice President to join the Research and Education team. The individual will be responsible for overseeing and conducting operational due diligence on prospective and current investments.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive operational due diligence on investment opportunities, including site visits, interviews with senior members of the non-investment team, service provider confirmations and detailed analysis of operational processes.
- Conduct assessments of external fund managers, with a focus on private equity, private credit, hedge funds and real assets.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational risks associated with potential and existing investments.
- Prepare and present detailed operational due diligence reports, summarizing findings and providing recommendations.
- Perform ongoing monitoring of fund managers on a regular basis to ensure compliance with established standards and to identify material risks.
- Engage in ad-hoc projects to support the Alternatives platform.
- Work closely with Investment, Legal and Compliance teams and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to due diligence and risk management.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in operational due diligence and risk management.
- Mentor and train junior members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field.
- MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
- 10-15 years of experience for the VP level in operational due diligence, risk management, internal audit, or a related field within the investment industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits: The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $195,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).