Analyst, Concession Infrastructure

abrdn Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

abrdn Inc. is seeking a junior analyst to assist in the ongoing asset management of portfolio project companies and holding companies, under supervision. This role will support ESG reporting and the financial analysis of reports, board packs, and project models.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in economics/finance and have up to two years' experience in infrastructure finance or related areas, with a view to growing in a dynamic investment environment in Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Economics, Accounting, Commerce or Finance (preferred).
• Knowledge of Australia/NZ PPP infrastructure sector is advantageous.
• Experience in infrastructure project finance strongly valued if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist, under supervision, in ongoing asset management of portfolio project and holding companies.
• Assist, under supervision, 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

Education

Degree in Economics/Accounting/Commerce/Finance

Job description

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 of Australian/NZ PPP legal framework
• Ideally, knowledge of Australian/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.

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