At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse investments, manage data, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: REI Super, Australia's leading super fund for the real estate industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team focused on maximising retirement savings for members.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in finance or related field; experience in investment operations preferred.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
The Investment Analyst is a new role with REI Super.
REI Super is Australia's industry super fund for the real estate industry, with over 24,000 membersand over $2.60billion funds under management.
Established in 1975, we are one of the country's longest standing industry funds.
We are committed to achieving strong investment returns and providing a superior service to our members and employers.
Our products and services are tailored to the needs of our members.
As we exist only to benefit our members and maximise their retirement savings, we do not pay commissions to financial advisors or dividends to shareholders.
REI Super is the fund of choice for those working in the real estate profession.
Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, the Investment Analyst requires commercial acumen, interpersonal savvy, empathy and a strong drive to achieve results.
They must be a self-starter and have a regulatory focus.
- Accountabilities
- Review of weekly and monthly unit pricing performed by Custodian
- Preparing investment-related instructions for execution by the fund's asset Custodian and arranging sign-off by key stakeholders
- Timely investment operations and implementation via instructions to custodian; Account opening / KYC, top-up subscriptions, internal asset transfers - for managed funds holding listed and unlisted asset classes
- Collection and collation of key fund manager reporting related to fees, valuation, policies and compliance
- Data entry of key investment data into established REI Super databases
- Examining investment proposals to ensure they are in line with governance requirements
- Staying abreast of Investments-related APRA standards (E. g.
CPS230, SPS530) and ASIC standards (e. g.
- RG 97, Portfolio Holdings Disclosure), communicating significant developments to team
- Operational Due Diligence (ODD) monitoring of Fund Managers within REI Super portfolios
- Investment governance review of Fund regulatory reporting to ensure reporting and pricing practices are aligned
- Preparation of Investment-related quarterly and annual APRA reports, as well as Portfolio Holding Disclosure
- Ensuring REI reports remain aligned to evolving investment governance standards; including investment proposals, annual Business Performance Review and Member Outcomes Assessment
- Developing operational, process and governance insights to drive ongoing improvements
- Completion of research or rating house surveys and questionnaires
- Preparation of monthly investment performance reports compared to investment objectives and other benchmarks
- Investment data maintenance and management
- Competitor analysis and reporting
- Potential incidents, breaches, control failures, valuation concerns, liquidity risks or information-security non-compliance are escalated promptly
- Other Responsibilities
Other related duties as required from time to time as requested by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating & Growth Officer.
- Key Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, economics, accounting, business, mathematics, engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in superannuation investment operations, custody, fund accounting, unit pricing, investment administration or investment governance.
- Familiarity with SPS 530; exposure to CPS 230, ODD and regulatory investment data advantageous.
- Experience with custodian instructions, KYC documentation, subscriptions, redemptions or asset transfers.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence in comparing data sets; Power Query knowledge is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail, control mindset, stakeholder follow-up and ability to manage recurring deadlines
Investment Analyst in Melbourne employer: Rei Super
REI Super is an exceptional employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a dynamic work culture where you can thrive as a Regional BD Manager. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training and support, while the hybrid work model in Brisbane allows for flexibility and work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the real estate sector across Queensland and Western Australia, all while being part of a supportive team dedicated to your growth.
