Financial Modeler x 2

• Chance to work on complex funding transactions
• Use your financial modelling skills for success
• Be part of a dynamic team in an organisation with great purpose

Housing Australia (formerly named the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation) is the Commonwealth's independent housing authority, established as a corporate Commonwealth entity in 2018 under the
Housing Australia Act
to improve housing outcomes for Australians. Housing Australia sits within the Treasury portfolio and is governed by a Board of non-executive directors appointed by the Minster for Housing.

Housing Australia administers a number of government programs, including the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility, National Housing Accord Facility, Affordable Housing Bond Aggregator, National Housing Infrastructure Facility and Home Guarantee Scheme. Housing Australia delivers on its objective of improving housing outcomes by providing grants, loans and other support to increase the supply of housing, encouraging investment in housing, providing finance or grants that support housing programs within other areas of government, increasing the capability of the community housing sector and assisting individuals to access the housing market earlier. Home | Housing Australia

About the role

As a key member of Housing Australia's Housing Capital & Solutions Partnerships team, reporting to the Director – Capital Solutions, Transactions Management, based in Sydney, you will assist in the management and execution of funding transactions and will work on various financial models.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and analyse complex project finance/feasibility models tailored to property/residential development that incorporates the social and affordable housing
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess debt serviceability and risk exposure
• Ensure financial model compliance with best practices including accuracy, and auditability
• Prepare concise executive summaries and visual aids of financial model outcomes for stakeholder presentations
• Conduct credit due diligence on project finance and/or real estate lending transactions, including providing support to the structuring and negotiation to mitigate risk
• Draft high-quality credit and board papers, clearly presenting transaction structures, risks, mitigants and recommendations, where required
• Work collaboratively with key internal and external business partners and stakeholders, including originators, legal counsel, credit team and community housing providers

Skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Property Economics or related field
• 5+ years' specific experience in project finance modelling ideally focussed on infrastructure, housing or related sectors
• Banking or financing experience in underwriting loan transactions in the real estate and/or project finance sector
• Advanced proficiency in excel, including VBA and familiarity with financial modelling standards
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Sound appreciation of credit risk, including a strong understanding of cashflow lending and corporate finance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas for diverse audiences
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work at a fast pace, be proactive and anticipate issues
• Experience in community housing financing and/or knowledge of the regulatory environment for community housing would be an advantage but is not essential

How to apply

We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, preferably with a cover letter as one document outlining your interest and suitability, via LinkedIn.

We value diversity in our team and welcome all applications from all candidates.

This role is based in our Sydney CBD office. We offer flexible working, with the opportunity to work in the office and from home, in a supportive team environment, while making a difference in our purpose-led organisation.

No recruitment agencies please – we will reach out if we require any agency assistance. Thank you.