Investment Analyst

About the company

Barings is a global financial services business focused on helping clients and customers meet changing investment and capital needs. The firm uses active asset management and direct sourcing to deliver differentiated opportunities and solutions across public and private capital markets. It operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual and has teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Role overview

Barings Real Estate Australia is hiring an Investment Analyst to join its Investments Team in Sydney. The position reports to the Co-Heads of Investments and centers on financial modelling, property analysis, and detailed report preparation. The role also provides direct exposure to transactions across different property sectors and risk profiles, as well as to portfolio, asset, and development management activities.

This opportunity suits someone who wants to build a long-term career in property investment analytics and can work effectively in a fast-moving environment with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out acquisition and investment analysis by building detailed feasibility assessments and financial models, and help prepare acquisition investment proposals and divestment papers.
• Support the Portfolio Management, Development Management, and Asset Management teams, including portfolio analytics, fund modelling, project control group reports, quarterly investor reports, presentations, and responses to investor queries.
• Assist in the annual business planning and budget cycle.
• Contribute to ESG-related initiatives, including work connected to acquisitions and reporting.
• Perform economic, property, and market research to inform new acquisitions and investment concepts.
• Help manage the acquisition pipeline process.

Requirements

• A recent graduate or someone with up to 3 years of commercial real estate investment analysis or valuation experience.
• A bachelor’s degree, ideally in real estate, finance, business, or mathematics.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel.
• Solid numerical and analytical ability, along with strong written and verbal communication skills and an eagerness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, integrity, and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Well-organised, able to set priorities and handle several tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and still collaborate well within a team.
• Capability to build productive working relationships internally and externally.

Additional information

Barings is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants regardless of minority status, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

The company values associates who demonstrate integrity, communication ability, specialist expertise, teamwork, and a strong commitment to client interests. It also emphasizes long-term growth and development opportunities within the organisation.