Investment Analyst (Data and Risk)

How will you make an impact?

You will provide improved risk and performance analytics, and cashflow and liquidity analysis to support effective investment decision making.

The opportunity

We are is seeking numerically literate, self-starting problem solver to develop and extend the Investments team’s data, risk and modelling capabilities. As and investment analyst you will support with optimising long-term net investment returns by providing key inputs into capital deployment, portfolio construction and investment risk. 

You will work to provide improved risk and performance analytics, and cashflow and liquidity analysis to support effective investment decision making.

Key responsibilities:

• Employ mathematical models, statistical tools and visualization techniques to identify trends and detect outliers. 
• Development of risk analytics and performance dashboards, including using Aladdin software. 
• Develop, maintain and analyse liquidity and cashflow forecasts and their impact on financial performance. 
• Develop and monitor sensitivity, stress testing and variance analysis models to increase the accuracy of cashflow forecasts and to optimise liquidity and capital deployment. 
• Assist with developing and maintaining databases, and data collection systems to feed analysis as appropriate. 
• Reporting and presentations of results to key stakeholders 

In your application, please include your resume and a cover letter explaining how your background will suit this role at Hostplus.

About you

• 1-2 years of related experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in any numerate and analytical discipline (such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Actuary, Economics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science etc.) 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Strong critical thinking, deep intellectual curiosity and robust problem-solving abilities Interpret data and analyse results using advanced mathematical and statistical modelling techniques. 
• Possesses excellent written and presentation abilities, along with the capacity to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including being able to communicate with influence  
• Proficiency in a coding language (such as R/Matlab/Julia/Python/VBA/SQL/Power BI) 
• Experience with risk systems (such as Aladdin, FactSet, StatPro, Macrobond, Bloomberg, Refinitiv and equivalents.)  
• An interest or knowledge of financial markets 
• An interest or a background in asset management across a broad range of asset classes 
• Knowledge and/or experience of the Superannuation environment 
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical and statistical techniques such as (non-)linear regression, ARIMA, VaR, Monte-Carlo/stochastic simulations, and Bayesian statistics 
• Masters/PhD highly desirable

What can we offer you?

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• 15% superannuation
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid “flex leave”, so that you can take time out when you need it
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 3 days community service leave
• 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus, we passionately provide our over 1.8 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we operate in.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, those with a disability, neurodiverse individuals, women, and people with a cultural or linguistically diverse background. If a reasonable adjustment is required to assist you during the recruitment process, please reach out to us via email at talent@hostplus.com.au

How do I apply?

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