• Job Tag: #LI-MW1
• Posted: May 04,2026

SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be partnering with a well-established alternative investment due diligence firm based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota to identify a Due Diligence Manager or Analyst to join their growing team.

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 that sets them apart from the more bureaucratic, law firm-based competitors in this space. They are experiencing the strongest business growth in their history and are adding horsepower to keep pace.

This is a compelling opportunity for a CPA or finance professional who wants to step into intellectually rigorous, high-impact work within alternative investments – without the grind of billable hours or the siloed nature of traditional accounting roles.
 

The Opportunity

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. You will analyze sponsor financials, evaluate complex product structures, and deliver clear, well-written reports that help wealth managers make confident investment decisions on behalf of their clients. This role is approximately 80% deep analytical work and 20% client interaction — ideal for someone who leads with intellectual curiosity and strong writing.
 

Key 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