How will you make an impact?
The Investment Analyst Private Markets will play a key part in providing input to the strategic direction of the private market asset classes (including Infrastructure, Property, Credit and Private Equity) and the deployment of member capital to the private market asset classes to maximise member returns.
In conjunction with the CIO and Portfolio Manager (infrastructure), the Investment Analyst Private Markets will assist in managing Hostplus’ unlisted portfolio to ensure it is constructed and managed in accordance with the PST’s risk and return objectives. The Investment Analyst Private Markets will have input in all matters that relate to capital deployment, portfolio construction and portfolio monitoring.
We are open to candidates based in Melbourne or Adelaide.
The opportunity
As the Investment Analyst – Private Markets, you will play a key role in managing Hostplus’ unlisted portfolio across asset classes including Infrastructure, Property, Credit and Private Equity. You will be responsible for monitoring investment performance, maintaining portfolio models and analytical tools, and producing quarterly reports. Your role will involve analysing market conditions and portfolio performance drivers to inform asset class strategy, in collaboration with the asset consultant. You will also support the implementation of recent investments by engaging with fund managers, conducting due diligence, reviewing legal documentation, and preparing governance reports.
In addition, you will contribute to internal and external reporting, including Board papers, asset class reviews, and stakeholder queries. You will lead responses to private market-specific information requests and support updates for external surveys. Ensuring compliance with APRA requirements and internal governance standards will be a key part of your role, alongside supporting operational due diligence and responding to regulatory and internal team requests. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and capital deployment of Hostplus’ private markets portfolio.
About you
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in investment analysis or a related field.
- Strong analytical and comprehension skills and knowledge of financial markets and of investments.
- Proficiency in excel
- Strong written and presentation abilities, along with the capacity to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
- The ability to apply deep research to conceptualise and develop solutions.
- Curiosity, contrarian & lateral thought, integrity, and a desire for ongoing and continual improvement at both the personal and organisational levels.
What can we offer you?
Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which 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”, so that you can take time out when you need it
- 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 subsidised financial advice
- Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth
Just to name a few!
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.
Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?
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 cultural 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 do I apply?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the prompts to make an application.
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📌 Investment Analyst – Private Markets
🏢 Hostplus
📍 Adelaide