Portfolio Analyst

Brook Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in accounting, funds management, banking or a performance analyst role.
• Portfolio analysis experience in real estate or real asset private credit.
• A degree in accounting, finance, economics or another numerical discipline.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to explain complex numbers clearly to stakeholders.
• CFA, CA or CPA completed or in progress is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining and improving portfolio financial models and performance measurement tools.
• Updating historical results and forecasts using inputs from Finance and the Investment Team.
• Delivering returns, liquidity, credit facility and distribution forecasts to stakeholders.
• Preparing weekly dashboards, monthly investor reports and fund statistics.
• Supporting capital raising with analysis and information.
• Instructing external fund administrator on capital calls and distribution payments.

Skills

Financial modelling

Portfolio analysis

Investor reporting

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Immediate start, 3 to 6 month contract
• Hands-on modelling and investor reporting across a growing funds platform

The opportunity

Our client is a well-established Australian investment manager focused on real estate private credit, with a strong track record and a growing investor base. They need a Portfolio Analyst to join their Investment Team in Melbourne, reporting to a Fund Manager.

The role is a 3 to 6 month contract starting immediately. You'll work closely with the Investment, Risk, Finance, Capital and Operations teams, so you'll see across the business from day one.

What you’ll be doing

Financial modelling and analysis

• Building, maintaining and improving portfolio financial models and performance measurement tools
• Updating historical results and forecasts using inputs from Finance and the Investment Team
• Delivering returns, liquidity, credit facility and distribution forecasts to internal and external stakeholders

Internal and investor reporting

• Preparing weekly internal dashboards, monthly investor reports and contributions to quarterly reporting
• Producing Fund Performance Meeting materials, board reporting and fund statistics
• Supporting capital raising, investor questionnaires and business development with analysis and information

Portfolio evaluation and administration

• Ongoing analysis of fund profitability, performance, leverage and portfolio composition
• Preparing investment allocation analysis and recommendation papers
• Instructing the external fund administrator on capital calls and distribution payments

What you’ll bring

• At least 2 years' experience in accounting, funds management, banking or a performance analyst role
• Portfolio analysis experience in real estate or real asset private credit
• A degree in accounting, finance, economics or another numerical discipline
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
• The ability to explain complex numbers clearly and confidently to a range of stakeholders
• A proactive, accountable approach, and the confidence to challenge constructively
• CFA, CA or CPA (completed or in progress) is highly regarded

Why apply?

You’ll be in a role with plenty of visibility at a respected investment manager, and you’ll build real depth in private credit fund analysis while working alongside an experienced team.