Manager, Due Diligence

The role of Manager, Due Diligence is to protect OTPP’s assets and reputation by informing investment decision making through identification of operational and business risks in OTPP’s externally managed investments; and advocating for mitigants to those risks.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree(s) in Finance, Accounting, Commerce
• A master’s degree in finance and/or accounting, CPA, CFA, CAIA, or other equivalent designations is an asset
• Strong knowledge and understanding of different public and private market investment strategies, public market infrastructure, and supporting operational processes and systems.
• Understanding of deal / trade lifecycles (execution, settlement, pricing and valuations, reconciliations, investment reporting, performance measurement, fee and NAV calculation, risk measurement)
• Knowledge of best practices related to cybersecurity, technology infrastructure, business continuity, disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments for investment managers operating in major jurisdictions.
• Extensive professional work experience (5+ years) postgraduate.
• Direct experience in the alternative investment industry (hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, private credit) an asset (5+ years)
• Investment operations, middle office, and/or fund accounting experience in a management role an asset (5+ years).
• Strong capability in evaluating and improving internal control processes.
• Proficient in preparing formal documentation and presentations, as well as communicating materials to senior management.
• Experience with change management, strategic planning, continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
• A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• Competitive time off
• Flexible Travel Program
• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis