External Equities Research Analyst

REST Industry Super; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rest Days (wellbeing)

Parental leave

AI & Data Academy

Income Protection Insurance

Additional leave option

Rest Excellence Awards

Job summary

REST Industry Super is seeking an Analyst, External Equities to support monitoring of investment managers and Australian and international portfolios. You'll translate complex data into clear insights and robust research conclusions.

You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, contribute to due diligence, and prepare high-quality reports for internal stakeholders. This is an early-career role with exposure to leading institutional investment practices in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Finance, Economics, Commerce or related degree required.
• Strong analytical capability with interest in investment markets.
• Knowledge of equity markets and investment management concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills; Python/SQL or similar tools advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of external equity managers, portfolios and market data.
• Monitor manager performance, portfolio exposures, risks and style characteristics.
• Prepare reporting, research papers and presentations that clearly communicate investment information.
• Support due diligence activities and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements through automation and analytics.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Investment knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Finance/Economics/Commerce degree

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

REST Industry Super is seeking an Analyst, External Equities to support monitoring of investment managers and Australian and international portfolios. You'll translate complex data into clear insights and robust research conclusions.

You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, contribute to due diligence, and prepare high-quality reports for internal stakeholders. This is an early-career role with exposure to leading institutional investment practices in a supportive team.