RockCreek is a leading global investment management firm that applies data-driven technology and innovation to sustainable investing. RockCreek’s entrepreneurial spirit, open culture, and inclusive team lead to better investments for universities, foundations, pension plans, and sovereign funds that partner with us. The firm is highly focused on the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as well as diversity and sustainable impact across portfolios to generate long-term returns. RockCreek has a culture of diversity, debate, and relentless drive to excel. RockCreek is among the largest inclusive firms in the world.

Since our founding, RockCreek’s commitment to sustainable investing, long term value creation, and good governance has begun at home. The way we operate our offices and partner with multiple stakeholders are in keeping with our aim to have a positive impact on markets globally and reduce our carbon footprint.  Our founders have a deep commitment to sustainability as well as extensive experience with sustainable impact investing and ESG policies which date back to the 1980s including investing in energy, health, education, fintek, and financial inclusion.

RockCreek seeks a dynamic, detail-oriented, and energetic professional to join the Operational Due Diligence team as a Vice President.  

In this role, you will be responsible for the initial and on-going operational due diligence of investments across private equity, private credit, and other alternative investments. The successful candidate will have the ability to synthesize information quickly across different investment strategies, distill and follow up on data and articulate results clearly in written and verbal forms. 

Our ideal candidate will have experience with due diligence of alternative investments and has the flexibility to evolve with industry changes and ever-changing situations. This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to make an impact and is excited to communicate across different teams and articulately express their analysis internally and to clients and other stakeholders. Success will be measured by performance of core duties as well as advancing our thought leadership through analyzing changes and trends and utilizing our technology to enhance efficiencies. You will report to a Managing Director and  will be working closely with other teams, including our Data Team, and Legal Team.    This role is at the heart of investment decision-making and risk management. It involves: Identifying  and understanding  the risks associated with the operations of alternative and other investment strategies and evaluating  how risks are addressed in areas of operations and compliance.

Key Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Journalism, Business, Law  or areas of Forensics or Behavioral Sciences   
• Candidates with JD or other post college degrees  are encouraged to apply 
• 2-3 year minimum experience;   
• Experience in the alternatives space, including private equity and hedge funds  
• Understanding of processes within asset management firms-- operations compliance and service providers.  
• Understanding of both public and private market investment operations process flows including funds transfer, waterfall and carry fee methodology, trade life cycle, settlement, custody, and valuation processes,
• Experience doing due diligence on direct deals and co-investments  
• Experience in document review 
• Must be highly proficient in MS Excel, Power Point and SharePoint.
• Other Attributes:
  • Experience being accountable for delivery high quality work within time deadlines
  • Ease with using various databases and online information sources
  • Demonstrated self-starter, continuous learner, and  curiosity
  • Interest in working on multiple projects at the same time

Benefits

Consistent with our belief that team members are our most valuable asset, RockCreek offers a competitive benefits package.

• Ability to work remotely with support technology
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents eligible
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
• Wellness programs including meditation and fitness classes
• Onsite gym

Additional Information

For additional information on RockCreek, please visit https://therockcreekgroup.com

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RockCreek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or age.