COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Castle Hall Diligence is a leading specialist in operational, investment, ESG and cybersecurity due diligence of alternative and traditional asset managers. With a rapidly growing team of 90+, Castle Hall has become the largest, dedicated due diligence organization worldwide, operating from offices in Montréal and Halifax, Canada; London, UK; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Manila, Philippines, Prague, Czech Republic and Sydney, Australia. Castle Hall’s core competitive advantage is DiligenceHub, our proprietary online diligence platform, which has helped our clients review diligence across more than 6,000 fund entities.

More information about our company can be found at www.castlehalldiligence.com.

Castle Hall is an entrepreneurial, dynamic and fast moving company that is looking to add a Due Diligence Analyst to our team. This role responds to increasing demand for Castle Hall’s services, and the firm’s commitment to continued growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct operational due diligence interviews with global asset managers across various strategies and sizes, including but not limited to hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, real estate, direct lending, and cryptocurrencies mandates
• Communicate with institutional investors / global allocators to relay operational due diligence findings and proactively support our clients’ investment decision making processes
• Document findings in detailed due diligence reports, including written narrative and identification of risk factors
• Make recommendations to asset managers regarding key areas of improvement
• Contribute to the development of operational best practice in the alternative investment industry
• Maintain a high level of awareness of financial market news and its impact on the hedge fund and private capital space
• Review and analyze key fund documents (e.g. prospectus, financial statements, contracts and compliance documentation)
• Review and verify fund and management company data maintained within Castle Hall’s extensive due diligence database
• Other duties may be assigned related to client servicing, sales, special projects, attending, conferences, travelling, big data / fintech related platform projects

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, business, accounting, sciences, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and willingness to take on challenges in analyzing complex organizations and control environments, including accounting, operational, and valuation issues faced by asset managers
• Aspire to develop a career path in the operational due diligence sector within the alternative investment industry
• Exceptional attention to detail, combined with excellent English Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Confidence and maturity to relay due diligence findings to institutional investors and become a trusted advisor to global asset allocators
• Relevant work experience in the financial service industry would be considered an asset
• Highly organized with ability to alternate between working in a team based environment and independently
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Pre-existing understanding of hedge fund, private equity, and other investment company structures, terms and conditions will be an advantage
• Candidates may have professional designations such as CAIA, CFA, or CPA, CA or have made progress towards one of these designations
• Character, ambition and drive to succeed within a dynamic industry and fast growing company are critical

WHAT WE OFFER

• An opportunity to work with some of the most recognized hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, and long only funds in the world on behalf of some of the largest institutional investors in the world
• An opportunity to be a part of a highly successful and growing organization
• An opportunity to work in a highly diversified fast paced global business in the financial industry
• An opportunity to become an expert in alternative investments (often at the forefront of launching new alpha generating strategies) and operational due diligence
• Training program customized to suit individual career development goals (soft and hard skills such as communication, writing, and analytic skills)
• Ample opportunities for growth & advancement: investment, ESG, and cybersecurity due diligence / sales / IT as possible internal career paths
• Excellent working conditions in a dynamic work environment, including a hybrid working arrangement (at least 50% remote working)
• Benefits plan including health spending account and health and dental coverage
• Online wellness portal free to all employees (including: fitness, nutrition, meditation and much more)
• Competitive compensation package, including paid vacation days and additional bonus days off during summer holidays
• Learning and Development reimbursements for relevant designations as well as additional days off for exam preparation
• Pension plan with increasing contribution matching based on tenure.
• Dynamic team with optional after work activities (5-7, lunches, dinners, rock climbing, running, and soccer)

The candidate must hold a bachelor's of commerce majoring ideally in finance or related field.

The ideal candidate will have an appropriate work-from-home designated space & applicable amenities (essential hardware will be provided by the company).
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Castle Hall Diligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• VRSP
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you currently hold a degree in finance or related field?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: One location

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