Senior Analyst, Investment and Development

Sydney Airport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking a Senior Analyst – Investment & Development Insights to help determine long-term commercial value through rigorous financial and commercial analysis. You will work directly with the Head of Commercial Investment and Development, developing business cases and investment papers for senior leaders.

This role blends financial modelling with strategic advisory, translating complex information into a clear point of view to influence major investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Property, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop business cases, investment analysis and benchmarking across a range of commercial development opportunities.
• Form an independent commercial view by comparing opportunities across Retail, Ground Transport and Property.
• Lead financial and commercial analysis, including NPV assessments, sensitivity testing, scenario analysis and option evaluation.
• Translate complex or incomplete information into clear insights, recommendations and decision-ready materials.
• Shape Board papers, Leadership Team packs and investment papers that support high-quality decisions.
• Challenge assumptions constructively and maintain the integrity and consistency of evidence, inputs and investment data.
• Develop repeatable templates, standards and analytical approaches that improve investment decision-making.
• Bring external market, transaction and benchmarking insights into opportunity evaluation and commercial strategy.

Skills

Financial modelling

NPV analysis

Scenario testing

Commercial evaluation

Excel

PowerPoint

Effective communication

Education

Commerce

Finance

Economics

Property

Engineering

Business

Data Analytics

Job description

Senior Analyst, Investment and Development

• Full-time

MAKE IT MEANINGFUL

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we're creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing "I made that possible!".

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that's easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there's never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia's premier gateway.

About the team and the role

Sydney Airport manages one of Australia's most diverse and strategically significant commercial portfolios, spanning property, retail, ground transport and major development opportunities.

As Senior Analyst – Investment & Development Insights, you will help determine where and how Sydney Airport invests for long-term commercial value. Working directly with the Head of Commercial Investment and Development, Development Managers and senior leaders across the business, you will own analysis, challenge assumptions and develop clear recommendations that shape major investment decisions.

You will combine rigorous financial and commercial analysis with sound judgement and compelling storytelling - turning complex or incomplete information into a clear point of view and decision-ready advice for senior executives and the Board.

This is not a pure financial modelling or reporting role. It is an opportunity to influence which opportunities progress, how they are evaluated and how they are structured to create long-term value.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Own and develop business cases, investment analysis and benchmarking across a range of commercial development opportunities.
• Form an independent commercial view by comparing opportunities across Retail, Ground Transport and Property.
• Lead financial and commercial analysis, including NPV assessments, sensitivity testing, scenario analysis and option evaluation.
• Translate complex or incomplete information into clear insights, recommendations and decision-ready materials.
• Shape Board papers, Leadership Team packs and investment papers that support high-quality decisions.
• Challenge assumptions constructively and maintain the integrity and consistency of evidence, inputs and investment data.
• Develop repeatable templates, standards and analytical approaches that improve investment decision-making.
• Bring external market, transaction and benchmarking insights into opportunity evaluation and commercial strategy.

About you

You combine strong analytical capability with commercial curiosity, sound judgement and excellent communication skills.

You enjoy working through ambiguity, testing assumptions and forming a clear point of view. You are comfortable with financial modelling and commercial analysis, but understand that the real value lies in explaining the "so what" and influencing better decisions.

You can turn data into a compelling narrative, structure information clearly and produce high-quality presentations, business cases and investment papers for senior audiences.

You may come from management consulting, property or infrastructure advisory, corporate finance, valuation or transaction advisory, or a commercial analytics role within a developer, infrastructure owner or REIT. Direct airport experience is not required.

You'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Property, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Typically 4+ years' experience in management consulting, property or infrastructure advisory, corporate finance, valuation or transaction advisory, investment analysis, commercial analytics or a similar environment.
• Strong quantitative capability, including financial modelling, NPV analysis, scenario testing and commercial evaluation.
• Experience analysing complex commercial, property, infrastructure or investment opportunities and translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Experience preparing business cases, presentations and decision papers for senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability.
• Exposure to property, infrastructure, transport, major capital projects or a multi-asset commercial portfolio will be highly regarded.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and influence decisions.

This role offers unusual breadth and visibility: exposure to major commercial opportunities across multiple asset classes, direct engagement with senior decision-makers and the opportunity to see your analysis influence real investment outcomes.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits , or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page .

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.