Junior Analyst

Junior Analyst

**About QIC Private Equity**:
The QIC Private Equity (QPE) team has been at the forefront of global private equity investment since 2005, and currently has A$9.2bn assets under management. Our goal is to capture the full potential of private equity investments, with exposure to funds, co-investments, secondaries and direct equity. With offices in Australia, US and Europe, you will join a team with a global reach that invests in leading private equity and venture capital funds and companies globally.

For more information about QPE, visit: Private Equity

**The Opportunity**:
You'll be part of a dynamic global team, supporting the monitoring of a diverse global portfolio. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that the team delivers exceptional service to clients, leveraging your analytical skills and attention to detail to add greater insights to the portfolio and maintain high standards of client satisfaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with experts worldwide and contribute to the success of a leading private equity team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with the Private Equity team and the QIC Performance, Risk, Legal, Tax, and Accounting teams to participate in the client quarterly reporting process.
- Monitor and review portfolio company data within software systems to ensure completeness, accuracy, and identify notable returns.
- Oversee fund performance post-investment by reviewing quarterly reports, assessing fund manager activities, and comparing performance to other portfolio funds.
- Conduct in-depth private equity market and industry research, analysing capital raising, deal flow, investment returns, and trends across funds, secondaries, and direct investments.
- Perform benchmarking analysis against the portfolio's performance and effectively communicate the findings to the QPE team or clients.
- Address ad-hoc matters and actionable items from QPE's investment portfolio reporting, including both investment and administrative issues.
- Undertake detailed research and financial analysis to support the team, preparing written or visually engaging presentation materials that clearly articulate key findings and conclusions.

**About You**:

- Minimum of 1 year of professional employment in a data, engineering or finance related role.
- Strong excel modelling skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to self-review.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
- Interest in private equity markets.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

**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 communities. 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 300000480241276