Equity Analyst - Public & Private Markets - Multi-Asset Investment Fund

Collins Executive Recruitment; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equity fund manager in Sydney is looking for an investment professional to join their team. Candidates should have 4–6 years of experience in investment banking or equity research. The role involves conducting research, supporting due diligence, and preparing investment proposals. Strong financial modelling and communication skills are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a respected investment team and engage in real investment activities from day one.

Benefits

High-calibre team

Flexible mandate

Real responsibility and visibility

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ experience in equity research, corporate development, investment banking or private equity.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• High-quality written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead bottom-up research into listed companies across a broad range of sectors.
• Support due diligence, financial modelling, and valuation of public and private market opportunities.
• Monitor existing portfolio positions and provide insights to optimise capital allocation.
• Prepare investment memos and contribute directly to investment committee discussions.
• Gain exposure to block trades, founder-led privates, and bespoke deal structuring.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Collins Executive Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded equity fund manager based in the Sydney CBD. This fund primarily invests in listed equities, ranging from small to large-cap companies, as well as in private market and pre-IPO companies. The fund takes a long-term, flexible and conviction-led approach to building sizable positions in high-quality businesses, both public and private.

Due to continued growth, a new position has been created for an investment professional with a demonstrable passion for financial markets.

We’re seeking intellectually curious investors with strong analytical fundamentals and a long-term mindset. The opportunity would suit investment banking or private equity professionals with a deep interest in listed markets, or equity analysts seeking a broader, unconstrained mandate beyond traditional coverage.

The Opportunity

Working closely with senior investors, you will:

• Lead bottom-up research into listed companies across a broad range of sectors
• Support due diligence, financial modelling, and valuation of public and private market opportunities
• Monitor existing portfolio positions and provide insights to optimise capital allocation
• Prepare investment memos and contribute directly to investment committee discussions
• Gain exposure to block trades, founder-led privates, and bespoke deal structuring

You’ll bring:

• 4–6 years’ experience in equity research, corporate development, investment banking or private equity.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
• High-quality written and verbal communication
• A genuine passion for business, investing, and value creation
• A strong academic record

Why This Opportunity?

• Flexible mandate – Listed equities as a core, with the ability to explore pre-IPO and private market investments
• High-calibre team – Work alongside respected investors with deep experience and a proven track record
• Real responsibility – Lean team structure, high visibility, and input into live investments from day one

Would you like to hear more? Please send your CV to [e-mail] to be considered for this opportunity and other relevant opportunities. All applications and conversations are confidential.