Operational Due Diligence Analyst

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

The Operational Due Diligence Analyst will support the evaluation of operational risks associated with traditional and alternative investment managers, including hedge funds, private equity, private real estate, and infrastructure.

Working closely with experienced members of the Global Manager Operational Due Diligence team, this individual will build on their foundational private markets experience while learning to conduct due diligence reviews, analyze investment manager documentation, identify potential risks, and contribute to written reports and recommendations. This role offers an opportunity to develop specialized ODD expertise while enhancing the team's processes through technology, automation, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.

Your Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.

• 3+ years of experience within the asset management or financial services industry.

• Practical experience using generative AI tools to support research, document analysis, reporting, or workflow efficiency.

• Experience in alternative investments, fund accounting, investment operations, fund administration, audit, compliance, internal controls, operational risk, or due diligence preferred, with experience conducting operational due diligence reviews of investment managers considered a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify inconsistencies, and assess potential risks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, willingness to learn, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically (<10%).

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This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation,  past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.