Funds Management Senior Analyst / Associate

The opportunity
A specialist Sydney-based real estate debt manager, with institutional investors including superannuation funds, is looking for a Funds Management Associate to join its Funds Management team. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will sit at the centre of the fund platform, supporting the management, reporting and growth of its commercial real estate debt funds and mandates.

What you’ll do
Portfolio management

• Build and maintain fund, performance and pipeline models across the portfolio
• Run scenario and stress testing across the loan book to support portfolio construction and allocation decisions
• Work with internal teams to develop the monthly fund NAV, liquidity and capital availability position
• Develop and automate fund portfolio processes and reporting tools

Fund reporting and operations

• Prepare monthly and quarterly investor reports, portfolio dashboards and Board reporting
• Work with Finance on unit pricing, distributions and NAV forecasting
• Support the CFO on liquidity across fund accounts, including subscriptions, distributions and redemptions
• Forecast management fees and reconcile to actuals; support mandate and constitution compliance

Capital raising and investor relations

• Prepare pitch decks, information memoranda, factsheets and data room material
• Run investor due diligence processes, including DDQs, RFPs and requests for information
• Support new fund and mandate launches, including structuring, fee and return modelling
• Maintain the investor pipeline and CRM

Market and strategy

• Track the Australian CRE debt market and contribute to the firm’s House View
• Support research ratings and consultant submissions

About you

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Studies or similar
• Approximately 5–8 years’ experience in banking, funds management or a related field
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, with strong financial modelling skills
• CFA, CAIA or FRM (Level 1 or above) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders
• A collaborative, hands-on approach suited to a small team

Why this role

• Real ownership in a small, high-performing team
• Exposure to both the investment and fund side of a growing private credit manager
• Close access to senior decision-makers