Senior Analyst - Capital Transaction

Role Overview

• The role will be to support the Head of Capital Transactions and team in implementing capital transaction strategies across Australia and New Zealand.
• Responsible for investment and development acquisition cash flow modelling, including independent development, review, and refinement of financial models, preparation of investment papers, due diligence coordination and external stakeholder management.
• The Senior Analyst plays a key role in investment research, financial analysis, and preparation of relevant materials, and provides hands‑on support through due diligence, closing, and transition of acquisitions.
• Lead detailed financial modelling for acquisition and disposal opportunities, including cash flow, equity, and debt structures.
• Independently develop, review, and refine feasibility models and assumptions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and commercial robustness.
• Identify key risks, sensitivities, and value drivers and clearly articulate findings to the Head of Capital Transactions.
• Prepare financial analysis, returns calculations, sensitivities, and supporting schedules for Investment Committee and internal approvals.
• Draft sections of investment papers, feasibility reports, and price submissions with increasing autonomy.
• Support the Head of Capital Transaction with analytical input and scenario testing to inform transaction strategy and negotiations.
• Manage elements of due diligence programs across valuation, legal, tax, physical, and environmental workstreams.
• Coordinate consultants and advisors for assigned workstreams, ensuring deliverables are on time and to scope.
• Establish, maintain, and manage transaction data rooms and handover materials from acquisition through to operations.
• Support execution and closing activities, including internal approvals, documentation coordination, and funding milestones.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on assumptions, feasibility outcomes, and transaction risks.
• Build effective working relationships with agents, consultants, and advisers under the guidance of the Manager.
• Ensure modelling, documentation, and transaction processes align with internal controls, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Proactively identify risks and gaps in analysis or process and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and maintain transaction-level reporting for live acquisition and disposal opportunities, including status tracking, key milestones and forecast returns.
• Coordinate the preparation of periodic transaction and pipeline updates for Group-level reporting, including reconciliation of model outputs and key assumptions.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives within the Capital Transactions function as required.

Requirements

• Degree qualified, preferably with exposure to Direct Real Estate, Finance, Property, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years’ experience in property, real estate investments, transactions, or development-focused roles.
• Advanced experience in Excel‑based investment cash flow modelling; experience with development feasibility tools (e.g. Estate Master, Circle) is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to independently interrogate assumptions and sensitivities.
• High attention to detail with strong ownership over the quality and timeliness of work.
• Confident communicator with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear insights.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and comfortable working autonomously while supporting a broader team.
• Ability to contribute to a high‑performing team culture.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to travel when required.

Benefits

**Grow with us – Career growth and learning **

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you’re launching your career or stepping into a leadership role, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and personalised guidance to help you thrive.

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**Our values and purpose **

Our values are the foundation of everything we do—shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent.
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down functional silos to ensure that our ambitions are met through seamless collaboration and mutual support.
• We Think Beyond the Present: We don’t just manage for the quarter; we build for the years to come. We challenge ourselves to look past immediate gains to secure long-term excellence and sustainable growth.

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