Manager - Research Specialist - Operational Due Diligence - BFS

Manager - Research Specialist - Operational Due Diligence

- The Operational Due Diligence analyst will be supporting operational due diligence reviews for investments in hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate fund.

- Such responsibilities will include reviewing due diligence documentation, completing financial statement analysis, drafting section of data for due diligence reports of managers, analyzing audited financial statements for funds, proof reading due diligence reports and preparing presentations to the regional research committees.

- Knowledge of operations and audit in hedge funds, real estate and private equity is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

- There will be elements of data management to this role and in this context, refers to ensuring that data required for and utilized by wider research team in HAIL is of a suitable quality and available when required by the operational due diligence personnel, systems or processes.

- The role holder may have to interact with regional front office teams as well to understand the key areas of business. The will be involved and work closely to build solutions/models/reports that can help in making informed business decisions.

- The role is based in Bangalore Ability and experience with working in multiple geographies directly in the regions will be more suitable considering the specific requirements and versatility of the role

- At least 6+ years experience within asset/investment management (hedge fund, private equity and real estate experience highly advantageous)

- Masters educated or with significant experience in investment management (qualified by experience). Chartered accountant qualification

- Team player, strong organizational and time management skills, flexible approach to duties and hours of work, front office client focused

- Highly capable communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships

- Ability to communicate effectively in person as well as via distributed mediums including telephonically, via email, via instant message, etc.

- Fluent professional proficiency in English is an absolute requirement for the role.

- Specific technical skills including SQL, programming languages, VBA, etc. are not essential but highly advantageous