**Impact and Opportunity
You will provide improved risk and performance analytics, and cashflow and liquidity analysis to support effective investment decision making.
The role
We are seeking numerically literate, self-starting problem solvers to develop and extend the Investments team's data, risk and modelling capabilities. As an investment analyst, you will support optimizing long-term net investment returns by providing key inputs into capital deployment, portfolio construction, and investment risk.
Key Responsibilities:
* Employ mathematical models, statistical tools, and visualization techniques to identify trends and detect outliers.
* Develop risk analytics and performance dashboards, including using Aladdin software.
* Maintain and analyze liquidity and cashflow forecasts and their impact on financial performance.
* Monitor sensitivity, stress testing, and variance analysis models to increase the accuracy of cashflow forecasts and optimize liquidity and capital deployment.
* Assist with developing and maintaining databases and data collection systems to feed analysis as appropriate.
* Report and present results to key stakeholders.
About You
* Bachelor's degree in any numerate and analytical discipline (such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Actuary, Economics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, etc.)
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong critical thinking, deep intellectual curiosity, and robust problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent written and presentation abilities, with the capacity to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
* Proficiency in a coding language (such as R/Matlab/Julia/Python/VBA/SQL/Power BI).
* Experience with risk systems (such as Aladdin, FactSet, StatPro, Macrobond, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and equivalents).
* An interest or knowledge of financial markets.
* An interest or background in asset management across a broad range of asset classes.
* Knowledge and/or experience in the Superannuation environment.
* Knowledge of advanced mathematical and statistical techniques such as (non-)linear regression, ARIMA, VaR, Monte-Carlo/stochastic simulations, and Bayesian statistics.
What We Offer
Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organization that helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry-leading benefits we offer include:
* Hybrid and flexible work environment.
* 15% superannuation.
* Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year.
* Additional 5 days paid 'flex leave'.
* 18 weeks paid parental leave.
* 3 days community service leave.
* 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave.
* Access to long service leave at 5 years.
* Access to subsidized financial advice.
* Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth.
About Us
At Hostplus, we passionately provide our over 1.7 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe diversity of thought, background, and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we operate in.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, those with a disability, neurodiverse individuals, women, and people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background. If a reasonable adjustment is required to assist you during the recruitment process, please reach out to us via email at talent@hostplus.com.au.
How to Apply
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