Analyst / Associate - Research and Analytics

About the Role

Join QIC's Global Infrastructure PMG as an Analyst or Associate in strategic research & Analytics. In this Sydney-based, permanent full-time role, you'll turn market signals into portfolio-strengthening insights and coordinate research, reporting and analytics across global funds and mandates, shaping the data and narratives that inform PMG decisions and investor engagement. 

You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values connection and flexible ways of working while investing in your growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Track macroeconomic and sector dynamics across Transport, Energy & Utilities, and Social/Healthcare, translating these into clear, actionable insights for QIC's Global Infrastructure investment activities.

• Maintain key datasets and contribute to research papers, presentations and briefing materials that elevate QIC's thought leadership and brand presence.

• Assist with preparation of quarterly market reports and client insights, proposals, due diligence questions and marketing materials.

• Contribute to the coordination of projects and new initiatives.

• Leverage strategic portfolio models to inform construction and investment views; update quarterly client collateral with portfolio metrics and commentary.

• Support valuation cycles, macro scenario and attribution analyses, optimisation work, and develop tools to advance portfolio management capabilities.

• Work closely with the Global Infrastructure team, including your mentor/buddy, the Portfolio Management Group, Investment Operations, and our Client Solutions & Capital teams to deliver on shared outcomes.

About You 

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Data Science or Law.  

• 1–4 years' relevant experience in the investment industry, i.e. from Investment Management, Investment Advisory, Valuations Consulting or Real Asset Firm. 

• Strong interest in infrastructure and a desire to deepen your expertise in the asset class.  

• Proven research capability (data gathering, analysis, reporting) and demonstrated financial/valuation modelling skills. 

• Clear, concise communicator with strong quantitative and analytical ability. 

• Collaborative team player with solid project management and time management skills.  

• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot). 

Take the next step in your career and help us deliver long-term value for our clients and communities.

About QIC

As one of Australias leading institutional investment managers with more than $100 billion 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.

At QIC, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds. We have an equitable, barrier-free application process so please inform us of your accessibility requirements in your application.