Come and work with in a great team for one of the best performing Sovereign Wealth Funds in the world!

The Operational Due Diligence team forms part of the Risk business unit and works closely with the rest of the organisation, external managers, investee companies, and other external parties to ensure Guardians’ investments and partners are operationally operating at best practice.

About the position
 

This role has exposure across all of the Guardians’, performing due diligence on existing investments and new opportunities - this is truly a business wide opportunity. 

In this role you will:

• Undertake operational due diligence assessments on new and existing external investment managers and investee companies.
• Prepare reports which will include a review of all relevant areas including personnel, processes, controls, systems, trade lifecycle, procurement, supply chain, valuation, counterparty risk, cash management, risk management, regulatory environment, compliance, business continuity and cyber security...
• Conduct reviews on other third parties (both internal to the Guardians and external to our investment managers and investee companies).
• Develop and maintain processes and measures to ensure due diligence frameworks are fit for purpose and current, for all Guardians’ investment access points.
• Maintain relationships with key third parties, suppliers, and peers to assist in the operational due diligence process.  

About you

You will have a good risk lens, enjoy building constructive relationships, have the ability to identify gaps and improvements, while applying rational and sound judgement.   You will ideally have experience in risk, accounting, audit, or an operational background with attention to detail, and a broad comprehension of a range of alternative investment strategies to help identify risks and operational ineffectiveness.

This is a senior role and would ideally suit someone who has completed or is studying towards either their CFA or CAIA (or other investment related qualifications) or has prior experience and an understanding within alternative strategies and real assets (private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, timber, natural catastrophe etc).  Candidates with appropriate experience in fund accounting or investment administration will also be considered.  

What we offer  

• A dynamic, exciting place to work with a team united by our common purpose of sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders.
• Competitive remuneration package including base salary, discretionary bonus programme, and up to 8% KiwiSaver matching.
• World class professional development, career pathways and job rotation opportunities.
• Comprehensive leave and benefits programme including strong parental leave package and insurance cover.
• Flexible and accessible work environment that reflects our commitment to equity and an inclusive team.

  
How to apply: 
We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse experience, including applicants interested in discussing flexible work options and those with specific disability needs. As a proudly committed equal opportunity employer, we challenge discrimination and actively work to eliminate bias in our hiring practices. Diversity of experience and diversity of background help us to solve complex problems and deliver on our purpose. 

We recognise the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and invest in partnership with a range of Iwi/Māori organisations. We warmly welcome and value Mana Whenua who wish to work with us. We are committed to understanding Te Ao Māori and integrating it into our workplace culture, for the benefit of all future generations in Aotearoa. 

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