Associate - Financing

QIC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QIC is seeking an Analyst/Associate to support financing of a global portfolio of unlisted infrastructure investments. The role works with Debt Financing and Infrastructure teams across bank and debt capital markets.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ experience, strong modelling and analytical skills, and a collaborative, autonomous approach to deal execution.

Qualifications

• At least three years of full-time experience in finance or commercial environment.
• Strong numerical and financial modelling skills with ability to assess risk and opportunities.
• Collaborative, autonomous and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Structure and execute bank and debt financing for investments and funds.
• Perform financial and credit analysis, including models and scenario analyses.
• Support capital structure, risk and valuation analyses in investment reviews.
• Review financing documentation and coordinate with external advisers.
• Prepare client reporting and financing-related materials.
• Monitor financing trends and maintain data dashboards.

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Copilot

Job description

As one of Australias leading institutional investment managers with more than $100 billion in assets under management, we have a presence across four continents, seven offices and assets across global markets.

At QIC, we believe in shared value - where delivering strong investment returns can go hand in hand with doing good for our clients, people and communities. If we invest well, we will all do better together.

Life at QIC

We know that our people perform at their best when they feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued for their meaningful contribution in delivering for the prosperity of our clients, people and communities.

Joining QIC, you can contribute to our employee led networks that champion our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, which consists of five key pillars: Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Cultural & Linguistic Diversity, and First Nations People.

Other reasons to join us

• Flexibility and hybrid options encouraged – certified Family Inclusive Workplace
• Recharge leave - additional 3 days leave per year
• Annual Fitness/home office reimbursement
• Ability to swap public holidays for those of personal, cultural or religious significance
• 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Financial study assistance and study leave
• Community leave for supporting the causes you love
• Development opportunities to extend, expand and enhance your growth.

About QIC

As one of Australias leading institutional investment managers with more than $100 billion in assets under management, we have a presence across four continents, seven offices and assets across global markets.

At QIC, we believe in shared value - where delivering strong investment returns can go hand in hand with doing good for our clients, people and communities. If we invest well, we will all do better together.

Life at QIC

We know that our people perform at their best when they feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued for their meaningful contribution in delivering for the prosperity of our clients, people and communities.

Joining QIC, you can contribute to our employee led networks that champion our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, which consists of five key pillars: Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Cultural & Linguistic Diversity, and First Nations People.

Other reasons to join us

• Flexibility and hybrid options encouraged – certified Family Inclusive Workplace
• Recharge leave - additional 3 days leave per year
• Annual Fitness/home office reimbursement
• Ability to swap public holidays for those of personal, cultural or religious significance
• 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Financial study assistance and study leave
• Community leave for supporting the causes you love
• Development opportunities to extend, expand and enhance your growth.

At QIC, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds. We have an equitable, barrier-free application process so please inform us of your accessibility requirements in your application or you can reach out to our Talent Team on 07 3360 3***.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available to join QIC's Infrastructure team as an Analyst / Associate - Financing, supporting the financing of a global portfolio of unlisted infrastructure investments.

We are open to appointing at either Analyst or Associate level, depending on the successful candidate's experience and capability.

Working closely with the –Debt Financing and broader Infrastructure team, you will support the structuring and execution of financing across bank and debt capital markets for QIC Infrastructure's managed funds and direct investments.

This is a highly analytical and commercially focused role, offering exposure to complex financing transactions, global infrastructure assets, and a broad network of banks, advisers, investors, and portfolio companies.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support the structuring and execution of bank and debt capital markets financing for new and existing investments and funds
• Undertake financial and credit analysis, including financial modelling, sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Assist with capital structure, credit risk and valuation analysis as part of investment reviews
• Support the review and negotiation of financing documentation
• Coordinate external advisers across legal, financial, tax and other financing workstreams
• Assist with treasury, covenant and broader financing matters across QIC Infrastructure investments and funds
• Support fund-level FX hedging activities and the development of hedging strategies
• Maintain and analyse key financing data, credit benchmarks, dashboards and transaction precedents
• Prepare client reporting, internal presentations and financing-related marketing materials
• Monitor bank and debt capital markets, economic conditions and financing trends relevant to QIC infrastructure portfolios

About you

• You’ll be an analytical and commercially minded finance professional with at least three years’ full-time experience in a financial or commercial environment. We are open to appointing at either Analyst or Associate level, depending on experience and capability.
• Strong numerical and financial modelling skills will be important, together with the ability to critically assess businesses, capital structures, investment risks and opportunities.
• A collaborative approach is key, along with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and take ownership of your work.
• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Economics, Business, Finance, Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline is required, or equivalent relevant experience.

Skills and Experience

• Strong financial modelling, analytical and credit assessment skills
• Commercial acumen and an ability to identify key business risks and opportunities
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• The confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, lending banks, advisers and capital markets participants
• Strong organization, prioritization and time management skills
• A collaborative, proactive and outcome-focused approach

Experience within infrastructure, investment banking, debt advisory, corporate finance, private credit, lending, ratings, legal advisory or principal investing would be highly regarded. Exposure to financing documentation and transaction execution processes, as well as tools such as Copilot or Power BI, would also be advantageous.