Operational Due Diligence Analyst, BlackRock Alternative Advisors Job Listing at BlackRock in Seattle, WA

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Title: Operational Due Diligence Analyst, BlackRock Alternative Advisors
Location: Seattle, WA

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. BlackRock Alternative Advisors (BAA), BlackRock’s multi-manager platform, manages over $23 billion in assets across absolute return, private capital and hybrid strategies for a broadly diversified global client base. BAA emphasizes a consistent and long-standing application of investment philosophy and process. The BAA platform includes investment teams located in Seattle, New York, Princeton, Durham and London.

The BAA team in Seattle is seeking an Operational Due Diligence Analyst.

Responsibilities:

Compile and monitor third party service provider relationships, terms, and firm specific data points
Participate and support onsite due diligence reviews on hedge fund and third party service provider operational support structures, internal controls, trade processing environments, process flows, and personnel
Evaluate accounting and reporting processes and controls including cash management, valuation practices, and NAV analyses
Review fund manager and service provider audited financial statements and control reports
Evaluate hedge fund infrastructures, market trends, and industry developments
Review hedge funds’ legal documentation, compliance procedures, and regulatory requirements
Prepare operational due diligence reports for communication to management
Contribute to the overall operational risk measurement, monitoring, and reporting environments
Develop market intelligence and understand industry best practice of fund managers, administrators, valuation agents, non-executive directors, prime brokers, external auditors, and attorneys
Qualifications:

Experience in public accounting or with a specialized firm serving hedge fund managers
BA/BS required; interest in pursuing CPA and/or CFA designation
Capacity to keep the strategic vision of a company in sight while paying attention to the details of day-to-day operations
High proficiency in Excel; functions, formulas, macros and VBA
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated track record of sound and accurate judgment
Self-directed with a hands-on, roll up the sleeves” approach
Collaborative contributor who thrives in a team environment
Naturally aligned with a defined set of key corporate values, including excellence, customer care, leadership, integrity and teamwork
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.Job: OperationsOrganization: Inv-Alt-BAA