Director, Alternative Investments Operational Due Diligence

• Leads operations activities, including the planning, organizing and execution
• contributes to overall strategy development
• Develop and maintain an alternative investment operational due diligence program
• Lead onsite diligence meetings and communicate regularly with the C-Suite of external fund managers
• Analyze investment structures, offering terms, trading and operations, along with legal and compliance programs
• Provide a supported recommendation within written reports
• Participate in economic negotiations and be expected to present to large groups
• Assist with leading in the further development and maintenance of AIG’s operational due diligence program
• Perform operational risk reviews of funds
• Prepare written reports
• Conduct and lead onsite due diligence reviews of third party asset managers and service providers
• Evaluate accounting and reporting processes and controls, including cash management, valuation practices, and NAV analysis
• Review financial statements and other relevant reports on the firms’ control environments
• Analyze asset managers’ adherence to internal compliance policies and regulatory requirements
• Create and execute an annual project plan
• Embrace technology and employ lessons learned to improve processes
• Provide strategic mentorship and coaching to team members
• Interact with Raymond James Financial Advisors to answer questions
• Actively support the AIG product teams’ efforts
• Develop and/or distribute topical reports to educate advisors
• Maintain an archive of relevant regulatory updates and educational materials

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in accounting or finance and a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of experience at a broker/dealer, hedge fund, private equity firm, or similar in a related role
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
• Knowledge of operations of broker dealers, hedge funds, private equity, and similar firms
• Knowledge of fund accounting procedures and audit
• Knowledge of complex investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
• Knowledge of financial markets and complex products
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative understanding of the investment management business and performance measurement
• Knowledge of major securities acts and how they apply to alternative investment funds
• Skill in excellent written and verbal communication
• Skill in performance calculations
• Skill in analyzing financial information including audited financial statements
• Skill in proficiency in Excel and Access
• Ability to produce accurate information on products and projects
• Ability to exhibit excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to attend to detail while maintaining the big picture orientation
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze and apply information from professional publications
• Ability to meet many deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to assist in leading meetings and contribute to team efforts
• General Experience – 10 to 15 years
• Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years

CAIA, CFA, or CPA certification