Investment Analyst – Data & Risk

How will you make an impact?

Are you a problem-solver with a numerical background and a strong interest in Finance? As an Investment Analyst in our Data & Risk team, you'll help shape how we invest by building smart models, analysing performance and risk data, and supporting key decisions across diverse portfolios.

You'll work closely with experienced Portfolio Managers, learn fast, and see your insights influence long-term outcomes for our members. If you're curious, analytical and ready to grow in a purpose-driven team, we are keen to hear from you!

Please ensure you include a cover letter highlighting how your experience will suit this role at Hostplus.

The opportunity

• Development of risk analytics and performance dashboards, including using Aladdin software
• Develop, maintain and analyse cashflow forecasts and their impact on financial performance
• Develop and monitor sensitivity and variance analysis models to increase the accuracy of cashflow forecasts and to optimise liquidity and capital deployment
• Employ mathematical models, statistical tools and visualization techniques to identify trends and detect outliers
• Assist with developing and maintaining databases, and data collection systems to feed analysis as appropriate
• Reporting and presentations of results to key stakeholders

About you

• 1-2 years of experience in a quantitative role
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Econometrics, Computer Science, STEM or other quantitative field. Masters/PhD will be considered as an advantage. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong critical thinking skills and robust problem-solving abilities to interpret data and analyse results using advanced mathematical and statistical modelling techniques
• Excellent written and presentation abilities, with the capacity to communicate effectively across all organisational levels, including the ability to communicate with influence
• Proficiency in a coding language such as R, Matlab, Julia, Python, VBA, SQL, or Power BI (Preferred)
• Experience with risk systems such as Aladdin, FactSet, StatPro, Macrobond, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or equivalents (Preferred)
• Interest, experience, or knowledge of financial markets, particularly quantitative finance (Preferred)
• Interest or background in asset management across a broad range of asset classes (Preferred)
• Knowledge and/or experience of the superannuation environment (Preferred)
• Familiarity with advanced mathematical and statistical techniques such as (non-)linear regression, ARIMA, VaR, Monte Carlo or stochastic simulations, and Bayesian statistics (Preferred)

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. Please ensure you include a cover letter highlighting how your experience will suit this role at Hostplus.

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