Description
iCapital is looking for an Assistant Vice President to join the Research and Education team. The successful candidate will oversee and conduct 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.
- Assess external fund managers, focusing 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 to ensure compliance with established standards and identify material risks.
- Engage in ad-hoc projects to support the Alternatives platform.
- Collaborate with Investment, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure a holistic approach to due diligence and risk management.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in operational due diligence and risk management.
- Mentor and train junior members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field. An MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
- 6-10 years of experience 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:
- Competitive total compensation package consisting of salary, bonus, and equity.
- Base salary range: $125,000 CAD to $155,000 CAD.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and long-term disability.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible work arrangements.