Compliance - Leading Hedge Fund at Robert Half Finance & Accounting U.S., Chicago, IL

Classification:  Compliance Officer

Compensation:  DOE

Leading hedge fund investor with international offices is hiring an Investment Operations Associate within their Operational Due Diligence team with a focus upon legal documents related to underlying hedge funds. Responsibilities include review and analysis of hedge fund governing documents, abstracting key legal terms and conditions, review and summary of third-party background investigations and review of various legal agreements, including side letter agreements. The professional will be part of the Investment Operations and Operational Due Diligence team within the Firm s Finance Department.

Primary Duties:
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Legal Review sub-group of the Operational Due Diligence team.
Review and analyze governing documentation for underlying hedge fund investments, including offering documents, limited partnership agreements, memoranda and articles of association and subscription agreements.
Understand and articulate the terms and conditions of the Firm s investments.
Abstract the key terms and conditions of underlying hedge fund documentation into the Firm s proprietary databases in order to aid in investment decision making.
Review various legal agreements, including, but not limited to, side letter agreements and confidentiality agreements.
Review, analyze and summarize third-party prepared background investigation reports.
Prepare client reporting related to legal terms and conditions, fees and liquidity.
Liaise with external hedge fund managers regarding various issues.
Draft written responses to client inquiries.
Liaise with company departments, including Investments, Legal, and Client Services.
Create and update Excel spreadsheets tracking varying process logs.
Manage extensive documentation through the use of SharePoint and proprietary database
Participate in and take the lead on special and recurring projects and report results to management.
Attend meetings and participate on conference calls as required.
Routinely handle confidential information and apply strict confidentiality and sensitivity in the dissemination of this information.Professional Qualifications
BA/BS with outstanding academic credentials. Paralegal certificate preferred.
2-5 years business experience in the financial or legal services industry. A prior focus in the asset management segment of the financial services industry is preferable, and particularly in the fund of funds sub-segment.
Exceptional technical skills with respect to Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Additional:
Proven ability to work both independently and within a team.
Excellent work ethic and high degree of professionalism.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Superior organization, decision making and problem solving skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, changing environment.
Strong attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy of final product.
Highest degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidential information.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage tasks and projects independently from start to finish.
Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities pertaining to work flow.
Strong analytical abilities.

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Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit & collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clients' positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. Our company again was named to FORTUNE� magazine?s 'World?s Most Admired Companies' list, ranking #1 in our industry in both innovation and quality of services. (March 21, 2011). Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer