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Join the Wellcome Trust to make a real impact in improving global health as our new Operations Due Diligence Manager.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location London, UK - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Wellcome Trust is a worldwide charitable organization dedicated to enhancing health by financing novel scientific discoveries, advocating for health policies, and forging vital partnerships. Over the next decade, we aim to spend £16bn in advancing understanding in health and well-being, while tackling three international health problems - mental health, communicable diseases, and climate related health issues.
Role Summary
- Work alongside the Operations Director, Investments within the Investment Operations team to ensure smooth functioning of the investment process and provide accurate, consistent data to portfolio managers, analysts, and key stakeholders.
- Conduct rigorous operational due diligence on funds, managers, and partners, focusing on their structure, expertise, and security.
- Present findings to the Investment Committee and review legal and tax documents.
- Assess investment partner terms and service providers like auditors and prime brokers.
Role Requirements
- Experience in operational due diligence, ideally within a private equity platform, an alternative investment administrator, prime broker, or auditing firm.
- A background in finance or accounting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects across different stakeholder groups.
- Knowledge of Investment Consultancy or Asset Management Industry.
Application Process Details
- Submit an updated CV and respond to 2 application questions demonstrating your suitability for the role.
- Upon a conditional offer, undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
As an Operations Due Diligence Manager, you will be working with the Operations Director, Investments within the Investments Operations team. The team is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the investment process day-to-day and for the provision and management of timely, accurate and consistent data to portfolio managers, analysts and key stakeholders alike.
Your responsibilities will include conducting operational due diligence on funds, managers, and partners, focusing on structure, team expertise, and cybersecurity. You will present due diligence findings to the Investment Committee and review legal and tax documentation. You will also evaluate investment partner terms and third-party services like auditors and prime brokers.
This role is ideal for a motivated individual with in-depth experience in operational due diligence, keen on contributing to Wellcome’s vision, and adaptable to changing priorities. If you have a background in finance or accounting, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have the ability to manage multiple projects across stakeholder groups, this position aligns well with your expertise.
To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Minimum Criteria: In-depth experience in operational due diligence from within a private equity platform or fund, alternative investment administrator or prime broker or, an auditing firm as a financial auditor conducting audit within Private Equity or AIF universe. Knowledge of Investment Consultancy or Asset Management Industry.
We offer a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Upon a conditional offer being made, the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any ‘unspent’ criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
