Associate

Associate

**About the role**

QIC's Private Equity team manages A$8.5 billion globally in venture capital, growth equity and private equity via funds, co-investments and direct investments on behalf of government, superannuation and institutional investors. The 23-person Private Equity team is split across Brisbane, Sydney, San Francisco, London and Copenhagen.

The Associate role within the QIC Private Equity (QPE) team will be based in Brisbane and will join the Asia Pacific Investment Team.
- Contributing to the investment activities of the Asia Pacific team via investment due diligence across funds, co-investments and direct deals, particularly within the venture capital ecosystem.
- Conducting research projects across investment thematics, geographies and industry trends to support investment decisions.
- Developing presentations for the Investment Team, Investment Committee and clients.
- Monitoring and reporting of investments through data collection, aggregation and analysis, utilising QPE's investment and portfolio management systems.
- Providing support and input to QPE's climate investment mandate, including investment activity and monitoring.
- Interfacing with other QIC teams, including ESG, for the development of tools and resources to support QIC's ESG and climate commitments.
- Supporting investment due diligence exercises.
- Assisting with various financial, operational, and research projects.

**About you**
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, science or commerce from a good university;
- Post-graduate study such as a Masters degree, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) (preferred, not required);
- 2-5 years of professional experience within investment management or consulting;
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint;
- A self-starter attitude, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to project manage to meet deadlines;
- Knowledge of, and passion for, the investment industry is essential, with private equity and venture capital knowledge preferred; and
- Highly organised with great attention to detail.

**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 300000390122820