Pantheon is a leading global private markets specialist currently investing on behalf of more than 1,000 investors, including public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and private wealth clients. Founded in 1982, Pantheon has an established reputation across private market asset classes, covering all stages and geographies, and provides investment solutions that include flagship fund offerings, as well as integrated programs and customized solutions. Pantheon also manages and advises Pantheon International Plc (“PIP”) and Pantheon Infrastructure Plc (“PINT”), both investment companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
As of December 31, 2022, Pantheon had $92.8 billion in assets under management and advice and the firm currently has more than 460 employees located across its offices in London, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bogotá, Tokyo, Dublin and Berlin. Its global workforce includes more than 140 investment professionals.
Pantheon is majority-owned by Affiliated Managers Group Inc. (NYSE: AMG), a leading partner to independent active investment management firms globally, alongside senior members of the Pantheon team.
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Purpose of Position
As a specialist function within Pantheon the VP of Operational Due Diligence will be responsible for co-ordinating, manage and execute the Operational Due Diligence for Pantheon’s underlying investment portfolio across both GP Due Diligence and Operating Company Due Diligence.
Key Responsibilities
1.GP Operational Due Diligence
a. Complete the assessment and monitoring of GP Operation Risk
b. GP Operation Risk assessment is a desk-based review to assess the following key areas
- Expectation & Requirements of Clients and Prospects
- GP Experience, content (types of questions), process (desk/call/visit) and Benchmark against peer firms
- Use in Investment Decision Making (inc. Primary/Secondary/Co-Inv) and ratings
- Requirements for information from other areas (Valuation, ESG, Ops etc)
- Monitoring Requirements
c. Advance the established process as a result of feedback and findings of the reviews
2. Operating Company Operational Due Diligence
a. Focused on Real Estate but possible requirements for other “Direct” assets
b. Focused on outsourcing of core due diligence but requirement to instruct, digest and recommend actions as a result
c. Very much in learning mode as to requirements and best practice.
3. Day-to-day management of the Operational Due Diligence team direct reports
Knowledge and Experience Required
- Experience of completing Operational Due Diligence on asset managers. Private Assets experience welcome but not essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the risks facing asset managers including Cybersecurity, ESG, Valuation, Legal & Regulatory and Operating risks
- Working with Investment Teams and Asset Managers directly
This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager.
Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align we’d still encourage you to apply.
