Quantitative Investment Analyst

**Description**:
In this role, you will lead efforts in the enhancement and automation of existing front office tools and investment workflows, as well as assist Portfolio Managers with the management of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) against their relevant benchmarks.

Your responsibilities include creating data visualisation frameworks, to identity return drivers, factor exposure, and risks across portfolios as well as generate portfolio performance reports including customised insights and attribution.

You will conduct quantitative modelling as required to support investment decision making, research and data-driven insights and stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Contributing to the development of front office tools and system improvements, including database management, integration of systems, market maker monitoring tools and internal iNAV valuations.
- Utilise programming languages such as Python to automate the investment workflow process including the enhancement of market data files and the trade execution process.
- Conduct quantitative analysis on financial data and trends to provide insights as required to assist with research, client queries and fund messaging as well as identifying performance drivers, factor exposures and risks across portfolios.
- Assisting Portfolio Managers in the management of portfolios against their relevant benchmarks and in accordance with the portfolio management guidelines as well as assisting with trade execution.
- Engage and work with external stakeholders including data providers and third-party software providers.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate and enhance existing processes.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or a related field.
- 3-5 years' experience in a quantitative or systems development role.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python/SQL, database management (BigQuery). and automation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A genuine interest in the financial markets.

**Reasons To Join Us**:
**What We Offer**

Betashares believes our most important asset is our people and we are proud of the culture we have built - but we are always striving to be better. We want every Betashares employee to be doing their best work and developing their careers. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

- Continuous career development and training opportunities
- Access to a health and wellbeing platform with physical, mental, social and financial support programs available.
- Volunteering days off, so you can contribute to a cause that matters to you.
- Conveniently located CBD offices with fully stocked kitchens, team breakfasts and catered lunches on a regular basis.
- Fun and inclusive social events.

**Our Values**

As our business continues to grow, we're committed to creating a workplace that gives us all the best opportunity to succeed, and that is enjoyable to be a part of. We prize ambition and drive, but equally we value honesty and humility.

We support each other, and we respect our clients and our competitors. Innovation is in our DNA, and we are always looking for better ways to do things and are willing to take measured risks and learn from our mistakes along the way.

**About Betashares**:
Betashares was founded in 2009 and launched with the vision to create intelligent and accessible investment solutions for Australian investors. Over the past decade our dedication to helping Australian investors achieve their financial goals has seen Betashares grow from 'challenger' to market leader, driving disruption and innovation in the exchange traded funds (ETFs) industry.

Betashares offers the broadest range of exchange traded funds on the ASX and is trusted by over a million investors. As of March 2025, Betashares manages over $46 billion in assets.

Betashares is continuing to grow and innovate with a strong focus on the customer, recently entering the superannuation sector and launching our retail wealth platform, Betashares Direct.

We currently have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand and a growing team of over 180 people.

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