Fund Analyst

Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities of Investments, Development and Construction. Since our inception in the 1950s, we have been a strong purpose-led organisation and an industry leader – believing in the key role real estate plays in shaping our cities, our communities and our planet, and the positive legacy we can create.

About Role:

The Fund Analyst is responsible for supporting the Fund Manager to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of fund analytics and reporting. The Fund Analyst develops and manages the fund models, conducting financial analysis, monitoring and reporting performance against the fund strategy and operating plan budget.

Sitting within the Mandates Business, this role will provide critical support to the Fund Manager and help to inform decision making through financial analysis and modelling.

Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide financial analysis support to assist with developing the fund strategy, capital plan, assets operating plan, KPI’s and budget.

• Provide analysis of Equity and Debt cash flows and Investor total return (IRR), including modelling of external debt financing.

• Cascade the fund strategy and KPI's in order to ensure alignment with the asset strategies/plans.

• Liaise with the Finance and Treasury teams to manage the Fund’s capital plan and Cash Flow on a monthly/quarterly basis.

• Support the Asset Management team with the development of the asset strategy/plan (including leasing, major capex projects etc.) to ensure alignment with the fund strategy, operating plan, KPI’s and budget.

• Manage the fund models, conducting financial analysis and monitoring and reporting performance against the fund strategy, capital plan, operating plan and budget.

• Assists in preparing the quarterly fund/investor reports.

• Prepares ad-hoc reports and presentations as requested by the Fund Manager.

• Consulted on the internal and external valuation process for the fund and contributes to the data provisions.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Degree in Property Economics, Business or Real Estate.

• Experience in, Debt/Equity cash flow analysis, performance calculations and valuation.

• Experience in cash flow management, budgeting models, and analytical skills, with the ability to work with complex database and/or quantitative tools.

• Specific knowledge of Forbury, MRI or other real estate property models is considered highly advantageous.

In return you’ll get:

• Broadening expertise: Gain hands-on experience in diverse aspects of capital management strategy including capital raisings and also fund strategy, developing your skills and paving the way for career development.

• Strategic Influence: Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement fund strategies that drive growth and performance.

• Impactful work: Contribute directly to strategic initiatives that shape our fund’s success and drive financial performance.

About Us:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:   

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts. 

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. 

• 26 weeks paid parental leave. 

• 3 x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave). 

• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing. 

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers 

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.