Standards & Culture

Further information regarding DDJ’s signatory status and the Principles for Responsible Investment can be found at www.unpri.org. DDJ has also developed a Responsible Investment Policy and is committed to integrating ESG risk factors into its investment process, which entails a bottom-up fundamental approach to each investment opportunity. A copy of DDJ’s 2018 UNPRI Transparency Report can be found here, as well as on the UNPRI website. The primary objective of the report is to enable signatory transparency with respect to responsible investing activities and to facilitate dialogue between investors and their clients, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

SOC 1 reports are examination engagements performed by an independent service auditor (CPA) in accordance with Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 18, Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization. A Type 2 engagement examines the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls throughout a specified period, which for DDJ covers successive annual periods. As a result of this engagement, DDJ’s clients are able to gain additional insights regarding DDJ’s controls and the effectiveness of those controls, in addition to an independent assessment of whether the controls were placed in operation, suitably designed, and operating effectively. 

DDJ has registered its claim of GIPS compliance with the CFA Institute, and its claim of compliance has been independently verified. Further information regarding GIPS can be found at www.gipsstandards.org.

Accordingly, DDJ has adopted a robust professional development program, which encourages and sponsors employees to pursue and maintain relevant industry certifications, such as CFA, CIPM, and IACCP, and degrees, such as an MBA, at accredited colleges and universities. Furthermore, on a yearly basis, DDJ provides its employees with a specific dollar allowance to attend industry or job-related seminars, conferences and webinars.

The firm takes pride in the variety and commitment of its community-driven activities as well as the contributions of its employees throughout each year. DDJ has established a Corporate Citizenship Program that consists of three core components: 1) Community Partnerships, 2) Diversity & Inclusion and 3) Employee Volunteerism. Overall, DDJ is proud that giving back to communities is part of its regular operating philosophy. Learn more about DDJ’s Corporate Citizenship program.