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SFA Partners · 1 day ago

Due Diligence Officer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

SFA Partners is seeking a Due Diligence Officer responsible for reviewing current and future product needs while sourcing products to enhance the firm’s offerings. The role includes evaluating sponsor organizations, analyzing investment products, and drafting comprehensive due diligence reports.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate sponsor and issuer organizations through interviews with executive team, onsite visits, a review of legal and ownership structure, corporate governance structure, regulatory and litigation history, business succession plans. This review is designed to highlight concerns about concentration of authority, propensity for risky business activity, lack of segregation of liability between different lines of business, and possible risks of a change in control through business succession

Analyze alternative investments and investment advisory products for broker dealer platform. This includes a comprehensive review of offering documents, financial statements, market data, performance data, SEC filings, financial models (testing of proformas), organizational and governance documents, advisory agreements, leases, tax opinions, selling agreements, and other legal documents. Based upon review, draft report that discusses structure of investment and highlights material considerations related to issuer and sponsor (e.g., financial stability, performance, model assumptions)

Sample reviews include Private Reg D programs, publicly-registered REIT’s; BDC’s; Interval Funds and asset managers

Perform quarterly evaluations of financial statements

Draft comprehensive due diligence reports based upon analysis, highlighting material considerations (e.g., performance, fees, use of leverage, departure of key personnel, financial health, and pending litigation)

Present investment analysis to senior management, product review committee and respond to questions

Troubleshoot outstanding product issues on behalf of DD department

Develop/maintain relationships with sponsors, to include updates on existing and upcoming products

Maintain department records of program open, close and pipeline information on products

Provide comparison analysis on product types and strategies for Advisors and Investment Committee

Special projects as necessary

Qualification

Alternative investments reviewFinancial analysisDue diligence reportingMicrosoft Office proficiencyCAIA certificationCFA Level 1CPAProblem analysisVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields

Minimum of three to seven years' proven and demonstrated experience in reviews of alternative investments

Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills (grammar, writing, and editing) to interact professionally with individuals both within the firm and outside representatives

Above-average ability to be flexible, organize, manage time and set/shift priorities while meeting deadlines required

A team player with the ability to cultivate a team spirit within the department as well as maintain interdepartmental positive collaboration

Effective problem analysis and resolution skills

Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply organizational guidelines and procedures within the position and the department

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel required