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Raymond James · 3 weeks ago

Operational Due Diligence Analyst, Alternative Investments

Saint Petersburg, Florida - United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Raymond James is a financial services firm that specializes in alternative investments. The Operational Due Diligence Analyst will develop and maintain an operational due diligence program, analyze fund operations, and prepare reports while collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and maintenance of a formal operational due diligence plan. Update design as needed on a regular basis

Perform operational risk reviews of funds. Prepare written reports based on these reviews

Conduct onsite due diligence reviews on third party managers and service provider operational support, internal controls, trade processing, and employees

Evaluate accounting and reporting processes and controls including cash management, valuation practices, and NAV analysis

Review financial statements and any other relevant reports on the firms’ control environments

Analyze funds' adherence to internal compliance policies and regulatory requirements

Create and execute an annual project plan to cover all required investment due diligence reviews

Willingness to embrace technology and employ lessons learned to improve operational due diligence processes

Develop and/or distribute topical reports to educate on pertinent regulatory updates or industry trends related to operational due diligence topics

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Operational due diligenceFund accounting proceduresFinancial analysisExcel proficiencyInvestment conceptsDetail orientationRegulatory knowledgeSIE certificationSeries 7 certificationCFA/CIMA/CAIA preferenceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProject management

Required

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in accounting or finance and prefer a minimum of two years of experience at a broker/dealer or hedge fund or private equity firm

SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied

Series 7 within 6 months

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

Preferred

Prefer candidate for the CFA, CIMA or CAIA

Bachelor's: Accounting

Bachelor's: Business Administration

Bachelor's: Data Processing

Company

Raymond James

Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors.

Founded in 1962

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.raymondjames.com

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