Analyst - GIMA Operational Due Diligence Job in Mumbai at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is hiring for the role of Analyst - GIMA Operational Due Diligence!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Perform operational due diligence on alternative investment funds and managers as part of the ongoing monitoring process for existing relationships. Initial responsibility will be for liquid alternatives but responsibility is expected to grow to include fund-of-funds, hedge funds, private equity, real estate, etc. Over time gain skillset to take on new manager/fund reviews.
• Operational assessments will consist of either a review of DDQs/various manager documents for desk reviews or virtual meetings with senior professionals at the investment manager. Additionally, meetings/calls with key service providers such as administrators, valuation agents, auditors, etc. are conducted as necessary.
• Areas of focus for the review process include Organizational Structure & Staffing, Fund Structure, Internal Operations & Controls, Valuation, Service Providers & External Oversight, Legal & Compliance, Information Technology & BCP, etc.
• Assess operational infrastructure and identify key risks, documenting findings in a written report.
• Assist members of the OpDD team in saving down manager/fund materials (DDQs, PPMs, LPAs, financials, operational docs, etc.) to shared drive & Code Red.
• Interact with internal teams as appropriate, including Investment Due Diligence, Product Management, Legal, Operations, Risk, Investor Relations, and Sales as needed.
• Support a team atmosphere including idea sharing, learning, and back-up.
• Remain abreast of industry trends, regulatory matters, and market events affecting funds, managers, clients, and the industry.
• Perform project work or other responsibilities as directed by the Head of Operational Due Diligence, including collection of financial statements, financial statement reviews, media monitoring, and oversight of vendor relationships.

Requirements:

• Looking for a candidate who has the desire to learn operational due diligence or expand their basic skill set of operational due diligence within a growing team of experienced operational due diligence professionals.
• Individuals with experience in audit and/or fund administration of alternative funds are welcome.
• Ideally would like someone with some exposure to the alternative space (hedge fund, private equity, real estate, and/or alternative mutual funds, etc.).
• 1-3 years of total work experience including 0-2 years of operational due diligence experience.
• Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree not required but viewed favorably.
• CFA (Level 1 or higher) and/or CAIA are not required but are viewed favorably.