Job Opportunity
Analyst – Investment
Sydney, Australia
Job Summary
Contribute to the sourcing, review, analysis, due diligence and selection of appropriate investments in Private Equity locally and internationally. 3+ years’ experience working in a similar investment analyst role within equities, private equity, capital markets, consulting or similar.
Details
Work for one of Australia’s largest super fund’s Private Equity programs
Perfect for an analytically curious mind wanting to build on their prior PE exp.
Be part of a broader growth assets team, regional responsibility, competitive $$
Our client, First State Super was established in 1992 and today, they are one of Australia’s largest Super fund. Following the acquisition of StatePlus in 2016 they are now the custodian of an asset pool of around $90 billion. They are a ‘members first’ fund and their purpose is ‘To build a better future for all Australians.’
About the role:
They are currently looking to hire a senior investment analyst to work within their Private Equity program which aims to manage over $4billion in AUM by 2022. The role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the sourcing, review, analysis, due diligence and selection of appropriate investments in Private Equity locally and internationally. The program has a strong focus on both co and direct investing.
You will be accountable for:
Effective monitoring and ongoing assessment of current investment exposures;
Work alongside the Funds PE investment advisor to develop and prioritise the type of investment pipeline that will reflect that Funds investment objectives and strategy;
Support senior team members in generating, sourcing and contributing new investment ideas, processes and concepts to ensure the Fund remains at the forefront of investment capability;
Work closely and collegiality with both internal and external stakeholders and partners to deliver on the Fund’s investment objectives and enhance the Fund’s reputation;
Drive change using your exceptional research skills, your inquisitive nature and your ability to spot market inefficiencies.
To be successful you will have:
3-7 years’ experience working in a similar investment analyst role within equities, private equity, capital markets, consulting or similar.
Strong and suitable academic qualifications and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
You will be a team player who is motivated, independent, tenacious and resilient.
You will be analytically strong and curious – participating in investment decisions by sharing your knowledge through succinct investment cases to your peers.
Will possess a meaningful understanding of how to build or work with financial models
Ideally you will have direct and indirect experience in both private and public equities, potentially with exposure to international markets but most importantly a proven analytic record.
In return:
You will be part of an intellectually robust team in a progressive organisation that is evolving and challenging its employees to achieve greater things. This is an opportunity to grow your career, earn a competitive remuneration package and be part of a flat structure with excellent conditions and opportunities
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- Job Reference #: 2022223
- Min Experience: 3 years