Investment Analyst

About the role

Are you ready to step into a dynamic, high-impact role that goes beyond traditional investment analysis? At QIC, we're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Investment Analyst to support our Investment General Manager & Investment Manager in the Real Estate division, based in Brisbane.

This is more than just a numbers role — it's an opportunity to be part of a diverse, collaborative team managing a broad and exciting remit across asset management and technical modelling.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist Funds Management in any acquisitions, disposals, forecasts or Client information requests.
• Assist with preparation of annual total return and NOI budgets, monitor, measure, report, forecast and deliver total returns to meet / exceed outperformance targets.
• Assist to identify, monitor, measure, report and implement property levers to assist with maximising investment performance and minimise downside risk.
• Participate in the development of Property Management budget and Leasing strategy.
• 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.
• Review ongoing performance results relative to the Asset plan, strategy and budget to ensure objectives / targets are achieved and recommend adjustments and improvements where and when deemed necessary.
• Assist the management of the quarterly and annual valuation process with Funds Management ensuring reports and forecasts are realistic for the subject property.
• Ensure Valuation and forecasting reports are accurate, timely and reflect QIC's investment goals.
• Monitor Project Detail reports to ensure sufficient funding in required codes, submit and monitor CCA's for all Consultants and manage the timely approval and payment of invoices
• Prepare funding approval papers for submission to the senior executive
• Collaborate with leasing team to refine the retail mix, rent and sales for input into commercial assessment modelling
  Undertake necessary analysis on retail mix, sales, rents, occupancy costs – using various benchmarking measures

About you

In this role, you'll thrive in an environment where accuracy and timeliness are key, quality reporting and communication are valued, and your ability to confidently represent and present insights will be put to great use. With a strong culture of continuous learning and exposure to moving parts across the investment lifecycle, you'll never find yourself bored.

We're particularly interested in candidates with a valuations background — ideally in retail real estate — who are ready to grow their skills in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

Essential

• Degree in Property Economics, Business, Economics or Commerce.
• 3 years of relevant experience in property across investment valuations/advisory/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 and legal issues surrounding major property investments.
• An understanding of Australian Property investment markets.
• A working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Strategic and lateral thinking.
• Advanced use of spreadsheet and word processing software/IT platforms.

Preferred

• Experience in other divisions such as Valuations or Funds Management.
• Proficiency in property software modelling using tools such as Forbury.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce and Anaplan advantageous, but not essential.