Credit Analyst

To apply for this role, you must include a cover letter that responds to the three screening questions listed at the end of this ad. Applications sent without cover letter will not be considered.

About Us

Denning Investment Partners (Denning) is a private investment and development business headquartered in Sydney, with additional offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Auckland. Denning provides mid-market real estate construction finance, specialising in private credit solutions that deliver flexibility and speed of execution.

Our investors include institutional investors, wealth platforms, and developers seeking bespoke funding solutions. We manage a diverse portfolio spanning residential, office, retail, and tourism assets.

About the Opportunity

As a Credit Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Denning's private credit business, contributing to our investments in real estate development projects throughout the Eastern Seaboard of Australia and New Zealand. Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Modelling: Develop and maintain advanced financial models to assess potential investments and monitor existing portfolios.
• Feasibility and Credit Analysis: Conduct comprehensive development feasibility studies and credit analyses to evaluate the viability and risk of investment opportunities.
• Market Research and Due Diligence: Perform in-depth market research and due diligence to identify emerging trends and inform investment decisions.
• Origination Support: Work closely with senior team members on transaction structuring, credit papers, and investment committee submissions.
• Transaction Documentation: Prepare detailed investment committee memorandums, information memorandums, and monthly investor reports.
• Project Management: Oversee projects from origination through to completion and ongoing credit monitoring, ensuring timely and successful execution.
• General Support: Perform administrative and other general support items as required.

Key Attributes

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Experience: 3 to 5 years' experience in finance or development industries, with a focus on real estate or private credit.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Advanced Computer Skills: Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders, including investors, borrowers, and consultants.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team environment, contributing to a collegial and engaged workplace culture.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in finance, commerce, or a related field is preferred.

Location

This role is based in our Sydney office.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including the opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus scheme.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a cover letter that answers the following screening questions. Alternatively, you may submit your resume and cover letter via email to Applications without responses to these questions will not be considered.

Screening Questions

1. Describe a time when you built or used a financial model to support a lending or investment decision. What key assumptions did you focus on, and how did your analysis influence the outcome?

2. What interests you about private credit and real estate finance, and how do you see this role at Denning fitting into your career path?

3. Give an example where your attention to detail prevented an error or improved the quality of an output. What was the impact?

Join Denning Investment Partners and be part of a team that is shaping the future of real estate investment across Australia and New Zealand.