Investor - Operational Due Diligence
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Partner with the client to develop a customized, institutional quality ODD protocol covering the "7 Pillars of ODD"
Conduct detailed reviews of key materials pre-visit (PPMs, Marketing Materials, Performance Reporting, DDQs, Compliance Manuals, Financial Statements, etc.)
Conduct thorough on-site meetings with key manager personnel and deploy various tests/checks to verify the managers story ("Trust But Verify")
Direct confirmation with third party service providers (prime brokers, custodians, administrator, auditor, etc.) and understanding of the service level agreements.
Background checks and reference checks (on-list and off-list) on all key employees.
Review of fund's audited financial statements.
​Customized deliverable ensuring all key issues, solutions, and recommendations are communicated.
Institute a comprehensive ODD monitoring process that is iterative in nature and NOT just something that is conducted pre-investment. Recommended monthly and quarterly monitoring coupled with follow-up on-site visits every 12-18 months.