Investment Analyst

QIC; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QIC Real Estate is seeking an Investment Analyst for our Brisbane-based Retail team supporting Coomera and Robina. You will work with the Investment Manager and asset team on financial analysis, budgeting and stakeholder engagement, building a strong foundation in property investment.

You will contribute to asset strategies and valuations while collaborating with leasing, management and funds teams to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Property Economics, Business, Economics, Commerce or related discipline.
• Three years of relevant experience in property investment analysis, valuations, funds management, or project delivery.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling capability with advanced Excel.
• Understanding of valuation methodology and property investment fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting and investment analysis across the assets.
• Monitor asset performance and provide clear, accurate reporting and insights.
• Contribute to asset strategies, annual strategic plans and initiatives to enhance performance and manage risk.
• Partner with leasing, centre management, property management and funds management teams.
• Assist with quarterly and annual valuations, investor reporting, acquisitions and disposals as required.
• Analyse retail sales, rents, occupancy costs, leasing performance and other key asset metrics.
• Support the preparation of papers, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Excel

Valuation

Stakeholder engagement

Forbury

Property investment

Education

Property Economics

Business/Economics/Commerce degree

Tools

Forbury

Job description

QIC Real Estate is part of QIC, one of Australia's leading institutional investment managers, committed to creating long-term value for clients, communities and future generations. Our specialist real estate capability brings together investment expertise, active asset management and a long-term approach to delivering strong outcomes.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Investment Analyst to join our Brisbane-based Retail team, supporting two large Queensland retail assets, Coomera and Robina. The opportunity has arisen through an internal promotion, demonstrating the career trajectory and development pathways available at QIC.

Working closely with the Investment Manager and broader asset team, the role offers exposure across financial analysis, asset strategy, leasing, valuations, budgeting and stakeholder engagement. You will join a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to coaching, training and supporting your development as you build a strong foundation in property investment.

About You

You are commercially minded, analytically strong and motivated to build your career in retail property investment. You enjoy working with numbers and detail, while also building relationships across leasing, centre management, property management and funds management teams.

With a proactive and personable approach, you are comfortable asking questions, developing new skills and taking ownership of high-quality analysis. Experience in property, valuations, funds management, research, property management or a related area will provide a strong platform for success.

Key responsibilities

Support financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting and investment analysis across the assets.

Monitor asset performance and provide clear, accurate reporting and insights.

Contribute to asset strategies, annual strategic plans and initiatives designed to enhance performance and manage risk.

Partner with leasing, centre management, property management and funds management teams.

Assist with quarterly and annual valuations, investor reporting, acquisitions and disposals as required.

Analyse retail sales, rents, occupancy costs, leasing performance and other key asset metrics.

Support the preparation of papers, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

A degree in Property Economics, Business, Economics, Commerce or a related discipline.

Approximately three years of relevant experience across property, investment analysis, valuations, funds management or project delivery.

Strong financial analysis and modelling capability, supported by advanced Excel skills.

An understanding of valuation methodology and property investment fundamentals.

Strong attention to detail, written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

A genuine interest in retail property and the drivers of asset performance.

Experience using Forbury or similar property modelling software will be highly regarded.

Why join QIC Real Estate?

Work across two significant Queensland retail assets, Coomera and Robina.

Join a dynamic Brisbane-based team with a strong focus on coaching, training and development.

Gain broad exposure across the investment and asset management lifecycle.

Build a well-rounded commercial skill set in a collaborative environment.

Step into an opportunity created through internal promotion, reflecting genuine career pathways at QIC.

About QIC:

As one of Australia's leading institutional investment managers with more than A$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, peopleand 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, peopleand 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***