Investment Analyst

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Blackwattle Investment Partners Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Blackwattle Investment Partners

Blackwattle is an Australian funds management firm dedicated to delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients. Our long-term success is underpinned by the central philosophies of Alignment, Quality and Trust.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Analyst to join our investment team. The analyst will play a key role in supporting the portfolio manager by identifying, researching, and evaluating public equity investments for a long/short strategy. This role requires a strong understanding of financial analysis, business models, and market dynamics, as well as the ability to develop differentiated investment theses and communicate them clearly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct fundamental research on potential long and short investment opportunities across various sectors within a specific coverage universe.
  • Build and maintain financial models and valuations.
  • Perform industry and competitive analysis to identify secular trends and company-specific drivers.
  • Monitor existing portfolio positions and recommend adjustments based on changing company or macro fundamentals.
  • Generate actionable investment ideas with clearly articulated theses, catalysts, and risk/reward profiles.
  • Participate in management meetings, earnings calls, sell-side conferences, and other industry events.
  • Write internal research notes and produce client presentations.

Qualifications:

  • Must have:
     3–5 years of relevant experience in equity research ("Sell Side") or funds management ("Buy Side").
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.
  • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
  • Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements.
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity.
  • Ability to think independently and challenge consensus views.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Prior experience in long/short equity strategies.
  • Sector expertise (e.g., TMT, Healthcare, Consumer, Industrials, etc.) a plus.
  • Familiarity with data platforms such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar tools.

Why Join Us?

  • The intellectual satisfaction and financial reward of growing the Blackwattle business, together.
  • Base Salary, Bonus Structure and Corporate Ownership.
  • Opportunity to lead growth strategy for a dynamic and fast-growing manager in Australian Equities. Other asset classes will be added in time.
  • Collaborative culture that values innovation and professional development.

How to Apply

Please apply via LinkedIn.

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