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• Company

  Robert Walters Australia

• Location

  Australia-Sydney

• Remuneration

  $90,000 to $100,000 plus super plus bonus

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  21 Aug 2008

• eFC Ref no

  426565

A leading investment manager requires a Business Analyst to achieve product and client profit improvements by performing financial analysis on products and making recommendations on courses of action to relevant stakeholders

Our client is a specialist investment manager with over $100 billion in funds under management. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent group they operate independently with a pure investment focus, but benefit from the resources of the parent. As a Business Analyst you will be required to take an active role in partnering with the business to develop relevant asset class, team, channel, client and product profitability information; and achieve product and client profit improvements by performing financial analysis on products and making recommendations on courses of action to relevant stakeholders. Main responsibilities include:

• Design and produce product profitability reports and undertake ad-hoc product modelling requests. Undertake detailed analysis and reporting on the profitability of their products. The objective of this key function is to determine where profits are being generated in the business, forming a key input into developing action plans for realising their long-term strategic goals. This capability is currently being developed.
• Undertake financial modelling and analysis to support the development of new products. Work closely with the relevant business managers in the development of financial models and the undertaking of financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain Profit Pool Contribution (PPC) rates (a sales index). Determine rates for new products, conduct ad-hoc reviews of current rates and maintain the database of rates.

The ideal candidate for this role will have the necessary skills and competencies to be able to work independently with the business on specific assignments, from initial briefing to closure (with active support and guidance from the manager and the team). To be considered for this role you will need:

• Strong Excel skills (advanced modelling i.e. building models)
• Financial Services experience
• Experience in a Financial/Business analysis role
• Very strong interpersonal skills

To register your interest for this exciting opportunity, forward your CV via the link below.