Quantitative Analyst

About the Role

As a Quantitative Analyst, you will be a key player in shaping the University's financial future. You will join a team dedicated to using data to drive strategic decisions, collaborating with leaders across the institution to develop advanced models and insights. Your work will directly support the University's long-term goals with a focus on financial sustainability, growth, and efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical models, based on financial and non-financial datasets, to support strategic decision-making, ensuring accuracy and integration with university systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders across the university to understand business needs, gather data, and provide regular updates on model development and insights. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve the efficiency of university processes. Utilise models to provide data-driven insights that support long-term business goals, including growth, cost reduction, and asset optimisation. Manage multiple modelling projects effectively, following project management practices and contributing to the full project lifecycle.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Analyst with a strong foundation in financial analysis, data wrangling, and modelling. A deep understanding of statistical and financial modelling techniques is essential for developing scenarios and supporting decision-making. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are also critical. While working experience in higher education and specific software tools like Workday Adaptive Planning would be beneficial, they are not strictly required.

You will also have:

A higher education qualification in a relevant discipline (, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field) with proven and relevant experience in a similar role within a large and complex organisation Ability to wrangle, structure and visualise data effectively, through experience in using a range of data transformation, analytics, and visualisation tools/languages, such as Python, SQL, DAX, Alteryx, KNIME, PowerBI, Tableau, Plotly, etc. Advanced Microsoft Office skills with a high-level of expertise in Excel and strong experience with PowerPoint to assist with sharing insights. Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning would be an advantage – as would knowledge of large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Workday.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Chief Financial Officer Group
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group's core objective is to advance University strategy through financial leadership and innovation, strategic sourcing and contracting.

Strategic Financial Initiatives (SFI) sits within the CFO Group portfolio and is focused on driving the financial sustainability and supporting the University’s growth and long-term vision. This is achieved through the provision of leadership, strategic advice, consultation and insights on financial performance, sustainability and finance transformation to enable the delivery of initiatives across the University.

What we offer you
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

---