Investment Analyst - Debt Investments

IFM Investors is a private markets manager with a focus on infrastructure and capabilities in unlisted and listed equity private equity and debt. IFM manages AU$218.3bn across all asset classes on behalf of 717 institutional clients (at 30 June 2024. We have 230 investment specialists across our capabilities. Were based on four continents operating from offices in Melbourne Sydney London Berlin Zurich Amsterdam Milan New York Houston Hong Kong Seoul and Tokyo. We have a global network that helps us uncover opportunities. Our reach reputation and relationships mean we can access deal flows that few other managers can.

IFM was founded by pension funds. Its still owned by pension funds today. Our clients are stewards of capital too with the same duty to deliver value over decades. We share a multigenerational vision: to invest protect and grow the savings of millions of people. We do this by investing owning and financing the assets our clients and their beneficiaries rely on to live their lives. Where we own assets our engineers and sector experts join their boards and management committees with the aim of becoming pivotal to their success.

From Vienna Airport to the Indiana Toll Road from energy storage to data storage we invest in what matters: real assets that will serve societys needs for decades to come and seek to deliver for clients the positive outcomes they need. For more information visit ifminvestors.

Business Overview

For more than 20 years weve offered investors a range of diversified credit infrastructure debt bond and cash strategies. In the Northern Hemisphere we are an established and respected provider of infrastructure debt capabilities.

The Opportunity

At IFM youre not just part of an investment company but an invested one. We see the work we do as the chance to take sustainable responsible steps forward for millions of people around the world.

So we have made sure to create a workplace thats inclusive accountable and collaborative. Where youre given the opportunities to make a meaningful contribution and grow your skills. All while feeling valued and supported for who you are and what you bring to the team.

Along with the chance to make a meaningful positive difference from day one we offer a competitive salary and generous leave entitlements. We also believe all roles are genuinely flexible at IFM so we are happy to talk through what this might look like for you.

The Role

The Investment Analyst will support the investment and portfolio management operations of the IFM Debt Investment (DI) team focussing on Australian Diversified Credit investment strategies. This includes:

Assisting in portfolio management and hedging of the credit portfolios
Assisting in developing views on market direction and portfolio positioning and supporting of strategies
Assisting in management of liquidity trading and day to day funding needs of the credit portfolios
Due diligence and credit analysis of new debt investments and performing periodic credit reviews of existing exposures; preparation and presentation of credit assessment memorandum (CAM) to IFM Debt Investment Committee
Assisting with investor reporting business development and fundraising efforts

Your Background and Experience

25 years financial markets experience preferably in interest rates and trading
Experience with credit analysis preferable
Understanding of drivers of portfolio performance and analytics
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance Economics Commerce or Accounting
CFA or studying towards CFA/FINSIA or CA/CPA or other post graduate qualifications (viewed favourably
Familiarity with Bloomberg and/or Aladdin

Ready to invest in what matters

With IFM that includes your own career. Visit ifminvestors/careers to find out more.
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