Due Diligence Analyst / Senior Due Diligence Analyst

Kestra Holdings

$80K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in investment analysis, focusing on alternative investments and private markets.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis tools like Excel or Bloomberg.
  • Excellent communication skills to present technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • High integrity and capable of handling confidential information safely.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to work independently. It's beneficial if you have an advanced degree (MBA) or professional certifications (CFA, CAIA, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential alternative investments.
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative financial data to assess investment viability.
  • Prepare detailed reports and investment memos for the investment product committee.
  • Present evaluation and recommendations to the committee.
  • Monitor and review approved funds for performance and emerging risks.
  • Collaborate with compliance and legal teams for regulatory alignment.
  • Stay acutely aware of industry trends to refine due diligence processes.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative office environment with a focus on teamwork.
  • Potential for career growth in a stable industry.
  • Support for ongoing education and certification pursuits.
Full Job Description
The Senior Analyst plays a critical role in evaluating and overseeing alternative investments and private market opportunities. This position involves conducting in-depth due diligence on potential investment solutions, presenting recommendations to the investment product committee, and ensuring ongoing monitoring and updates for funds approved on the platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in alternative assets, such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and venture capital, with a focus on risk assessment, performance analysis, and market insights to support informed decision-making.

What You'll Do:

Conduct comprehensive due diligence on alternative investment and private market solutions, including reviewing fund strategies, historical performance, management teams, operational structures, and risk profiles.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, such as financial statements, return metrics, volatility measures, liquidity terms, and fee structures, to assess investment viability.
• Prepare detailed reports, investment memos, and presentations for the investment product committee, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and potential risks.
• Present investment opportunities and due diligence results to the committee, addressing questions and providing supporting evidence to facilitate approval decisions.
• Maintain up-to-date diligence on approved funds through periodic reviews, monitoring performance against benchmarks, tracking market changes, and identifying any emerging risks or opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including portfolio managers, compliance, and legal, to ensure alignment with overall investment strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in alternative investments to enhance due diligence processes.
• Support ad-hoc projects, such as benchmarking analyses, competitor reviews, or platform enhancements related to private market offerings.

What You Bring:

  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Bloomberg, or similar), and interpreting complex financial data.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical audiences, such as committee members.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • High level of integrity, independence, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the capacity to work collaboratively while also operating autonomously on assignments.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, due diligence, or asset management, with a focus on alternative investments and private markets.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • Advanced degree (MBA) or professional certifications (CFA, CAIA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMAND: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Travel 10%

WORKING CONDITIONS: Climate controlled office environment.

NOTE: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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