Analyst-Alternatives

Job Application Due Date

23/06/2026

About Future Fund

At the Future Fund, we’re for future minds – like yours. The new investors and creators who thrive on different thinking and doing it together. Those who glimpse opportunity before it strikes and step up every day to grab it.

 

The Future Fund is Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund, managing over $340 billion across seven public asset funds with the same purpose: growing Australia’s future. We are a global investor and work closely with world leading investment organisations to access the best investment ideas.

 

Where others see challenges, we see more interesting investment experiences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We’ve got every future generation to consider, yet our approach to investing is incredibly pure: we think about it deeply, and daily. Ours is a culture where great people grow the future together, with the rare ability to work collaboratively, think freely, and make a real difference.

 

Are you Futureminded? Let’s create what’s next.

The Opportunity

As an Analyst in the Alternatives team, you will support the management of a diversified portfolio focused on generating attractive returns independent of broad market direction. The Alternatives portfolio invests across a range of strategies, primarily through external managers, with a strong emphasis on hedge funds.

You’ll play a key role in monitoring investment managers, contributing to research initiatives and supporting the team’s understanding of markets and portfolio positioning. Working closely with senior team members, you’ll build strong foundations in investment analysis, data interpretation and research, while developing your understanding of alternative investment strategies.

This is a great opportunity for someone intellectually curious, detail-oriented and keen to learn, with the ability to communicate insights clearly and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

Investment Monitoring

• Support the development and maintenance of tools used to track manager positioning, themes and performance

• Analyse portfolio and manager data to identify trends and insights

• Contribute to regular monitoring reports for internal stakeholders

• Build an understanding of investment processes and portfolio positioning

Research & Analysis

• Research hedge fund strategies, market trends and industry developments

• Compile and synthesise insights from internal and external sources

• Support ad hoc research projects linked to portfolio needs and evolving market themes

• Assist in preparing materials and communicating findings to the team

External Relationships

• Support engagement with investment managers, peers and service providers

• Participate in meetings and capture key insights and actions

• Contribute to maintaining knowledge of external managers and industry developments

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Alternatives team and broader investment teams

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture

• Support information sharing to enhance portfolio insights across the organisation

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A strong interest in investing, with exposure to asset management, institutional investing or investment consulting

• An understanding of hedge fund strategies and their role in diversified portfolios

• Strong analytical and research capability, including the ability to interpret complex macroeconomic themes

• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas simply

• High attention to detail balanced with the ability to think at a portfolio level

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

In addition, you may have:

• A relevant university qualification, with postgraduate study or CFA considered an advantage

• Strong numeracy and both quantitative and qualitative thinking capability

• Experience working with data and analytical tools, including Microsoft Office

• A curious mindset, sound judgement and a proactive approach to learning

Success in this role will come from your intellectual curiosity, collaborative mindset and ability to navigate complexity while contributing to a high-performing investment team.

Please note that the opportunity is open to Australian citizens only.

We Are For Everyone

 

At Future Fund, we are better for our differences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Which is why we’re looking for future minds like yours. Your past experiences help us expand our collective knowledge, add value and create something better. When doing your job means Australia has more money to invest in renewables, education, healthcare and medical breakthroughs – there’s a tangible impact to what we do. And we want you to be part of it.

 

Are you Futureminded? Learn more about us at our LinkedIn Life page.

The Future Fund acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as we work to create meaningful change for reconciliation.