Senior Fund Analyst

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Barings Real Estate Australia (BREA) is seeking an outstanding candidate to join the Portfolio Management function as a Senior Fund Analyst, reporting to the Portfolio Manager.

A successful candidate for the role will have a desire to succeed in the Portfolio Management field and have the capability to work in a dynamic team environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The role has long-term opportunities for progression and development within the organisation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of quarterly reports, quarterly valuations, NAV statements, capital calls, distributions, business planning, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Maintaining fund model, including quarterly updates, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and reforecasts supporting internal and external reporting.
• Monitor and report on financial debt facility covenants and liaise with lenders as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, analyse asset level financial models and support major decisions including but not limited to new acquisitions, new leases, CAPEX, developments, ESG initiatives, liquidity management, debt refinancings, variations to budgets, and execution of investment goals and strategies.
• Collate, analyse, and summarise market and economic research, and competitor analysis.
• Attend and contribute to internal monthly project control group meetings (PCGs).
• Prepare for, attend, take minutes, and contribute to periodic investor update meetings.
• Support the Portfolio Manager working with investments team, ESG, asset management, and development management on key ESG initiatives in-line with the ESG goals and objectives of the Fund.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investor clients.
• Support new business initiatives as required.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience within a related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, business, engineering, mathematics or related field.
• Advanced financial/property modelling skillset, analytical background, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and communication skills for preparing reports and investment proposals.
• Relationship management skills and team player with a can-do attitude, high level of integrity, professionalism and pride in quality of work, and takes ownership of tasks.
  
  
  

Requisite Skills

Analytical Analysis, Analytical Evaluation, Analytical Models, Financial Modeling, Financial Modeling in Excel, Real Estate Financial Modeling

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.