Investment Analyst, Asset Allocation

CBUS Super; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBUS Super is seeking an Investment Analyst to join their expanding Asset Allocation team in Melbourne. The role involves collaborating to set asset allocations for diversified investment options, contributing to framework enhancements, and supporting portfolio construction, requiring strong analytical skills and a curious interest in financial markets.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in quantitative analysis.
• Strong understanding of macro/top-down factors affecting asset classes.
• Interest in financial markets and data gathering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on asset allocation decisions and framework enhancement.
• Support portfolio construction decisions.
• Communicate findings with the investment team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

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We are expanding our Asset Allocation team to include an additional member. The successful candidate will collaborate with members of the team to set the asset allocation of Cbus’ diversified investment options. Key aspects of the role include contributing to the enhancement of Cbus’ asset allocation process, framework and supporting the team in its portfolio construction decisions.

The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in quantitative analysis and demonstrate a sound understanding of macro/top-down factors affecting asset classes and long-term investment strategy. You are expected to be able to work autonomously but also as part of a small team and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills are also important, as is the ability to communicate findings with other members of the Investment team.

A curious interest in financial markets and the underlying drivers of expected returns and risk for a range of asset classes and preferred experience gathering economic and financial data series, with some familiarity with using databases such as Bloomberg is an advantage.


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If you've read through the requirements of this role and you feel like you haven’t fully met all the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply and include a cover letter in your resume explaining why this excites you.

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Applications Close:4 July
This is a full time position based in Sydney or Melbourne.

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