Portfolio Analyst
If you're early in your investment career and fascinated by financial markets, macroeconomics and how investment decisions are made, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
QIC's Liquid Markets Group (LMG) is looking for a Portfolio Analyst to join our high-performing Fixed Income team in Brisbane. Working alongside experienced Portfolio Managers, you'll gain exposure to market research, portfolio construction, client engagement, risk analysis and investment strategy while helping manage portfolios for some of Australia's largest institutional investors.
You'll be immersed in investment decisions, contribute to research that shapes portfolio positioning, and develop the technical and commercial skills needed to build a long-term career in funds management.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, you'll work closely with portfolio managers and strategists to support the management of active cash and fixed income portfolios. You'll combine research, analytics, technology and market insights to help deliver strong outcomes for clients.
Your role will include:
Monitoring macroeconomic developments, central bank policy decisions and market trends.
Supporting portfolio construction and portfolio management activities.
Producing risk reports, attribution analysis and investment insights.
Assisting with client reporting, presentations and investment updates.
Conducting macroeconomic and fixed income research.
Working with platforms such as Bloomberg and Aladdin while leveraging data and automation opportunities.
Helping improve processes through technology, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Why This Role?
A genuine pathway into portfolio management
This role offers hands-on exposure to portfolio construction, market research and client interactions, providing a strong foundation for someone aspiring to become a Portfolio Manager.
Learn from experts
Work alongside experienced investment professionals who manage active cash and fixed income portfolios and partner closely with LMG's strategy team to bring investment ideas to life.
Build rare investment experience
You'll gain experience across macroeconomics, interest rates, inflation, credit markets, portfolio management, investment reporting and institutional clients
Be part of the future
We're looking for someone who is curious about data, automation and AI, and excited about finding smarter ways to improve processes and generate insights.
About You
You might currently be working in:
Investment management
Funds management
Treasury
Financial markets
Banking
Research or analytics
You'll bring:
Essential Criteria
Degree qualifications in Economics, Finance, Business, Econometrics or a related discipline.
1-3 years' experience within investment management, financial markets, treasury or a related investment discipline.
A genuine interest in macroeconomics, fixed income markets and portfolio management.
Strong analytical and quantitative capability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Excel and broader technology skills.
Desired Criteria
Experience using Bloomberg, Blackrock Aladdin or similar investment systems.
Exposure to fixed income, portfolio analysis or institutional investment environments.
An interest in data analytics, automation and emerging AI technologies.
Why QIC?
As one of Australia's leading institutional investment managers, QIC manages investments across infrastructure, real estate, private debt, private capital, natural capital and liquid markets for more than 125 Australian and global clients.
At QIC, you'll work alongside talented investment professionals, contribute to meaningful client outcomes, and be empowered to build a career that's both challenging and rewarding. Whether your ambition is to become a Portfolio Manager, Investment Strategist or specialist investment professional, this role provides an exceptional platform to accelerate your career.
If you're commercially curious, analytically driven and excited by financial markets, this is a rare opportunity to join one of Australia's leading investment teams and make an impact from day one.
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