Analyst, Concession Infrastructure

Standard Life Aberdeen; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Life Aberdeen is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the asset management of portfolio project and holding companies. You will assist with ESG reporting, financial analysis, and review of project models under supervision.

The role involves contributing to quarterly valuations, support in new investment opportunities, and collaboration with tax and audit processes across Australia/New Zealand infrastructure projects. English fluency and finance background are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Accounting, Commerce or Finance preferred but not essential.
• Ideally 2 years’ experience in Infrastructure Project Finance.
• Strong financial analytics and modelling skills; able to analyse financial statements and complex models.
• Fluent in English and ideally another language.
• Knowledge of Australia/NZ PPP infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge of Australian/NZ PPP legal framework.
• Knowledge of Australian/NZ accounting and corporate tax; Big Four/investment bank experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing asset management of existing portfolio project and holding companies.
• Assist in ESG and sustainability reporting.
• Support analysis of operational reports, board reports, management accounts, counterparty financials, and project models.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

English proficiency

Multilingual ability

Education

Degree in Economics, Accounting, Commerce or Finance

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist, under supervision, in the ongoing asset management of existing portfolio Project companies and Holding companies
• Assist, under supervision, in the ESG and sustainability reporting
• Provide support in the analysis of operational reports, board reports, management accounts, counterparty financials, reviewing project models and legal documentation.
• Conduct quarterly valuations for the portfolio of investments with assistance and supervision and transition to ownership of financial model for quarterly valuation templates
• Assist, under supervision, in the transacting and execution of new investment opportunities
• Assist in the identification and implementation of value enhancement initiatives across investments, including monitoring and measurement of the impacts.
• Supporting the preparation of internal documentation, presentations, reports.
• Assist, under supervision, in the annual funds external auditing and in the third-party independent asset valuation processes
• Assist in the administrative process in relation to tax compliance matters on single investments and funds.
• Preparation of various reports and financial analysis on single investments and funds.
• Relationship management – supporting senior colleagues on relationships with project company management team, co-sponsors and advisors (technical, legal, insurance).
• Assist in the administrative processes, communications and documentation which involves TMF and RSM

REQUIRED SKILL SET

• Degree qualified in Economics, Accounting, Commerce or Finance preferred but not essential.
• Ideally a knowledge of Australia/NZ PPP infrastructure sector
• Ideally knowledge ofAustralian/NZ PPP legal framework
• Ideally, knowledge ofAustralian/NZ accounting and corporate tax (previous experience in a big four, investment bank or construction and concession industrial will be positively valued)
• Ideally 2 years’ experience in Infrastructure Project Finance related activity
• Strong financial analytic and modelling skills: ability to understand and analyse financial statements and complex financial models
  Fluent in English and ideally another language

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.