Fidante are one of Australia's largest active investors, offering compelling strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets, via partnerships with leading investment teams. Fidante is a multi-boutique investment manager, wholly owned by Challenger Limited an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $123.9 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2025).
We achieve our goals by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.
Investment Analyst – Sydney
A unique opportunity for an Investment Analyst to join an established boutique investment team based in Sydney. This role suits someone who wants to build a career in Funds Management via the exposure to fundamental company research, working closely with the Portfolio Managers and a small, close-knit research team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support fundamental research across companies and industries, including financial analysis, valuation work, industry mapping, and due diligence that will ultimately deliver alpha for clients.
- Contribute to the development of investment theses and help generate insights to support portfolio positions.
- Build and maintain financial models to assess investment opportunities and risks.
- Present research findings and ideas to the Portfolio Manager and be ready to explain and defend your thinking.
- Help monitor portfolio holdings, industry developments, and market trends.
- Engage with company management teams, industry participants, and external research providers.
- Support Portfolio Managers with regular reporting requirements along with supporting the creation of presentation and marketing material.
About You
- Ideally you will have 3–5 years' experience in Australian equities research or investment analysis, with some diverse buy-side exposure preferred.
- A relevant undergraduate degree (banking, finance, mathematics or engineering) and currently undertaking a postgraduate qualification (CFA or Masters) is a plus, but not a requirement.
- An independent thinker who can form original views and is curious and analytical enough to stress-test and defend them.
- Quantitative capability is advantageous. Practical project work using AI LLM's or other database development tools (beyond Microsoft Office) is a genuine plus - we're interested in how you've applied these to real problems, not just familiarity with the tools.
- Someone who will feel at home in a small, boutique investment manager environment - comfortable with autonomy, informality, and close collaboration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Why Apply?
- Gain exposure to all aspects of the investment process, from idea generation through to portfolio construction.
- Join a growing, research-driven investment business with an entrepreneurial culture.
- Develop your investment skills within a high-conviction, fundamental investing environment.
We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the opportunity for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference.
Investment Analyst – Fidante, Sydney employer: Challenger
Challenger Limited is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Sydney, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. As a Quantitative Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge data tools and contribute to impactful investment decisions, all while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises employee development and automation of processes.
