The RoleWe are seeking an Operational Due Diligence (ODD) Associate Analyst to join our team in Toronto. This role is ideal for new graduates or early-career professionals interested in alternative investments and operational risk identification.In this role, you will support the assessment of non-investment operational risks within investment managers' businesses and help prepare written research reports for clients. You will also be at the forefront of the AI transition by assisting with transformation of the function. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and gain exposure to a wide range of fund structures and strategies within a collaborative, rapid-paced environment.Company OverviewAlbourne is an industry-leading investment consultant with offices around the globe. Our firm of 600+ employees provides advisory services to investors, including institutional investors, financial intermediaries and family offices, on over $700 billion in alternative investments across the liquidity spectrum. We specialize in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Real Estate and Alternative Risk Premia.Albourne empowers its clients by providing Portfolio Advice, Research (Investment, Operational and Quantitative Due Diligence), Analytics (Data and Tools) and Implementation (Middle and Back Office) services. We are committed to non-discretionary advice, fixed fee pricing, and independence.Albourne strives to be a sustainable company with three main goals:1)



Aspiring to be a multi-generational firm with broad internal ownership and a Partnership structure2) Treating our employees and clients fairly; and3) Advocating for positive change for its benefit and for the alternative investment industry – best practices have always been a defining part of who we are.ResponsibilitiesAttend ODD meetings with Analysts and Senior Analysts to support the evaluation of assigned alternative investment managers, with a particular focus on analyzing operational risk and internal controls. Responsibilities include examining documentation, reviewing staff and organizational structure, and assessing information systems and technology infrastructure.Review and interpret alternative investment fund financial statements, offering documents, and other fund literature to create investment recommendations for clients.Liaise with fund service providers to ensure timely receipt of information on the funds for completion of the relevant reports.Monitor assigned funds on an ongoing basis and update written reports to reflect changes in fund operations.Prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports and recommendations in line with client and management deadlines.Identify and analyze trends in data systematically, leveraging data mining techniques to provide actionable insights.Support the development and sharing of best practices for operational due diligence (ODD) by participating in internal discussions and facilitating knowledge

📌 Operational Due Diligence Associate Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Albourne
📍 Toronto