Investment Analyst, BRM

Business Risk Management Operational Due Diligence Analyst

Cambridge Associates (CA) is a leading global investment firm. CA's goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world.

Position Summary :

The Business Risk Management (BRM) group is part of the Global Investment Research team. The Operational Due Diligence Analyst will be a member of the BRM team that is responsible for conducting business and operational risk reviews of long-only and alternative investment managers.

BRM's operational due diligence program involves a comprehensive review of investment manager processes and procedures pertaining to such key areas as operations, compliance, valuation, fund accounting, counterparty-risk management, technology and other support functions. Its primary mandate is to mitigate the risk of financial loss and / or reputational damages resulting from business or operational related issues.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the BRM team with initial and ongoing operational due diligence on investment managers across all asset classes (including hedge funds, credit, real assets, private equity and venture capital).
• Responsibilities include developing due diligence plans, reviews of managers' documented procedures, attending onsite meetings with manager leadership teams (COO, CFO, CCO etc.), coordinating background checks, and preparing written analyses of managers' business and operational capabilities and their risk management frameworks.
• Provide support in the review of external service providers including fund administrators, law firms, auditors, compliance consultants and prime brokers.
• Review and monitor audited financial statements and ongoing operational and risk-related developments at investment manager firms.
• Maintain database of fund operational and vendor data for strategy and peer group analyses.
• Coordinate special projects and interact with operational due diligence analysts, investment research professionals and investment directors.

Qualifications :

The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$88,500. In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

All applicants should submit a copy of their resume.

Cambridge Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We are committed to fostering an environment where individual perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences make the firm a great place to work and result in a more satisfying client experience.