Analyst - Real Estate Private Equity

About Qualitas

Qualitas is a leading ASX-listed Australian alternative real estate investment manager, specialising in real estate private credit and real estate private equity. For 16 years we have been helping our partners realise their vision and delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investors.

About the position

As an Analyst, Equity Investments, you will contribute to maximising risk-adjusted returns across equity, preferred equity, and structured subordinated credit investments.

Your role spans the entire real estate investment spectrum (investment analysis, transaction execution, and asset/project management) ensuring effective portfolio performance at both transaction and strategic levels. Based in Melbourne and reporting to the Director of Equity Investments, you will play an integral part in delivering high-quality investment outcomes within a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Location: Melbourne

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Key responsibilities

Investment Execution & Project Management

• Support senior deal team members with transaction analysis, due diligence, structuring and execution of equity and structured subordinated credit investments.
• Coordinate transaction administration, including managing investment conditions, drawdown processes, capital calls, and funding requirements.
• Build and review transaction and investment models to inform decision-making.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare risk assessments, investment committee papers, and term sheets, including conducting independent market analysis.
• Assist with presenting transaction updates and proposals to internal stakeholders and committees.
• Deliver timely and high-standard fund, investor, and transaction reporting.

Ongoing Investment Oversight

• Implement, review and update investment business plans for equity investments.
• Conduct regular compliance, cashflow, and performance reviews.
• Participate in project meetings to maintain detailed project insight.

Market Research & Business Support

• Research market investment themes and investment opportunities.
• Assist with investor relations, capital raising, and broader business strategy initiatives.

What you'll bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, construction, real estate, or legal disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in finance, legal, or professional consulting, preferably within investment banking, private equity, corporate banking, treasury, advisory, or investment management, with exposure to real assets.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel-based cashflow analysis skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex financial and real estate concepts.
• Proven research capability to source, analyse, and synthesise market data to support investment decisions.
• Foundational knowledge of capital structuring, real estate valuation and operations, and development / construction risk principles.
• High initiative, self-motivation, and sound judgment under pressure, with strong attention to detail.

We recognise that our people are our greatest strength and as an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are empowered to thrive.

Apply now

If you're passionate about real estate markets, thrive in high-performing environments, and are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role and do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, family status, pregnancy, religion, beliefs, neurodiversity or disabilities.