Senior Consultant - Investment Manager Operational Due Diligence

Job Requisition ID: 39047 

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Are you looking to leverage your expertise in operational due diligence within the investment industry to make a significant impact.  This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment.  

What will your typical day look like?

We undertake operational due diligence reviews of investment managers and other third-party service providers.  Providing clients with detailed reporting identifying operational risks and guidance on mitigating operational risks.  The role includes:

• Conducting reviews and analysis of investment managers' operational frameworks, including governance, risk management, compliance internal controls, IT infrastructure, and operational workflows.
• Identifying and evaluating potential operational risks across an investment manager’s business ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Preparing detailed due diligence reports summarising findings, areas of concern, and recommendations for improvement.
• Engaging with our investment manager and asset owner clients to discuss due diligence findings, clarify concerns, and offer guidance on mitigating operational risks.
• Staying updated on regulatory changes and industry trends impacting operational due diligence.
• Provide training and support to junior team members on due diligence methodologies and best practices.

About the team

Deloitte’s Investment & Superannuation Advisory team is part of the Strategy, Risk & Transactions business in Australia.  The team is recognised for providing clients with a full range of advisory services across operational and investment due diligence including investment manager and other third-party provider due diligence reviews and ongoing monitoring.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

You may have all or some of the following skills / experiences:

• 1-3 years experience in operational due diligence, preferably within investment management or a related financial services sector.
• Strong analytical abilities to scrutinise complex operational setups and identify potential risks.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure thorough assessment and accurate reporting of due diligence findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective report writing and stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to lead, inspire and mentor junior team members.
• Strong time management skills enabling prioritisation of work without supervision.
• Familiarity with workflow tools and software, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

Next Steps

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.