Due Diligence Manager

SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a well-established alternative investment due diligence firm based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota to identify a Due Diligence Manager or Analyst. This firm has been a recognized leader in retail alternative investment due diligence since 2006, serving hundreds of broker-dealer and wealth advisory clients across the country. With a tight-knit team that has deep institutional tenure—many members with 15+ years at the firm—they operate with a collaborative, low-ego culture.

About the role

As a Due Diligence Manager or Analyst, you will take ownership of financial due diligence review projects across a broad universe of alternative investment programs, including real estate, oil and gas, and other non-traded products. This role is approximately 80% deep analytical work and 20% client interaction—ideal for someone who leads with intellectual curiosity and strong writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage due diligence review projects from intake through final report delivery
• Assess sponsor financial health, prior performance, internal controls, and overall program quality through operational due diligence
• Review audited and interim financial statements, management-prepared schedules, financial models, industry research, and third-party documents
• Evaluate complex product structures to identify and prioritize material risks
• Compose technical due diligence reports and deliver client recommendations both in writing and verbally
• Assess program performance relative to peers and current market conditions
• Represent the firm at industry conferences and client meetings as needed

Qualifications

• CPA license strongly preferred (active or willing to reactivate); CFA or CAIA a plus
• 5–10+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, investment banking, private equity, or alternative investment analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills with an inquisitive, critical-thinking mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—this role involves a substantial amount of report writing and client-facing work
• Ability to manage multiple review projects simultaneously with high attention to detail
• Genuine passion for capital markets and/or the financial services industry