Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst

**About the role**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Investment Analyst to join our Real Estate (RE) Asset Creation & Investment Management team based in Brisbane on an open term, permanent basis.

Reporting to the Investment Manager, you will be a critical collaborator interacting with various key stakeholders across Leasing, Funds Management, Asset Creation & Investment Management, Centre Management, and the wider Real Estate team serving as a bridge to ensure alignment and coordination towards achieving commercial outcomes for your assets.

What's in it for you? An opportunity to secure a role which rarely comes to market, working with a team of dedicated and highly proficient investment professionals.

The key accountabilities are not limited to but include:

- Assist with preparation of annual total return and NOI budgets, monitor, measure, report, forecast and deliver total returns to meet/exceed outperformance targets.
- Participate in monthly Centre meetings measuring Leasing and Property Management performance on efforts to maximise income, maximise sales, rationalise expenditure, minimise arrears and areas of risk.
- Ensure Valuation and forecasting reports are accurate, timely and reflect QIC's investment goals.
- Collaborate with Investment Managers & Asset Team to strategize and prepare short, medium & long-term asset strategies for multiple assets across a designated portfolio of land holdings.
- Liaise with solicitors as directed to finalise Lease, Agreement for Lease and Schedules
- Collaborate with leasing team to refine the retail mix, rent and sales for input into commercial assessment modelling.
- Model impacts to existing centre major tenants (sales and percentage rent) as well as new major tenants (outgoings and percentage rent).
- Prepare and present commercial assessments for various scheme options across multiple asset classes (mixed usages).
- Assist Funds Management in any acquisitions, disposals, forecasts or Client information requests.

**About you**

You will possess the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, fostering collaboration, and integrating efforts across the organisation to drive success. You will also have:

- Degree in Property Economics, Business, Economics or Commerce is essential.
- Demonstrated, relevant experience in property across property management/investment/project delivery/funds management.
- A detailed understanding of valuation methodology and investment analytical skills supported by practical experience.
- Understanding retail/commercial industry detailed environment.
- A reasonable understanding of the property development and delivery process.
- A heightened understanding of property, financial, legal and development issues surrounding major property investments.
- An understanding of Australian Property investment markets.
- A working knowledge of majors leasing market, contracts, and negotiation skills.

**About Us**

**About QIC**:
As one of Australia's leading institutional investment managers with more than A$100billion in assets under management, we have a presence across four continents, seven offices and assets across global markets.

At QIC, we believe in shared value - where delivering strong investment returns can go hand in hand with doing good for our clients, people and the planet. If we invest well, we will all do better together.

**Life at QIC**:
We know that our people perform at their best when they feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued for their meaningful contribution in delivering for the prosperity of our clients, people and communities.

Joining QIC, you can contribute to our employee led networks that champion our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, which consists of five key pillars: Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Cultural & Linguistic Diversity, and First Nations People.

Other reasons to join us:

- Flexibility and hybrid options encouraged - certified Family Inclusive Workplace
- Recharge leave - additional 3 days leave per year
- Annual fitness/home office reimbursement
- Ability to swap public holidays for those of personal, cultural or religious significance
- 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
- Financial study assistance and study leave
- Community leave for supporting the causes you love
- Development opportunities to extend, expand and enhance your growth

Job ID 300000384167263