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With around $112 billion in funds under management, we focus on delivering strong long-term outcomes for our members, from their first job through to retirement*. Your best at Rest means focusing on what matters, being trusted to get on with it, and knowing your work genuinely makes a difference. That’s how we operate every day, guided by our values: Be Daring, Keep It Simple, Take Action and Have Grit.\nJoin us as an Analyst, External Equities, where you’ll use quantitative analysis and qualitative research to support the monitoring of investment managers and the management of Rest’s Australian and international equities portfolios. You’ll turn complex investment data into clear insights, focused due-diligence questions and well-supported research conclusions that contribute to better investment outcomes for our members. This is your opportunity to make a real contribution to the financial wellbeing of millions of Australians.\nKey Accountabilities & Responsibilities\nConduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of external equity managers, investment portfolios and market data to support investment research and decision-making.\nMonitor investment manager performance, portfolio exposures, risks and investment style characteristics, identifying key insights and areas for further investigation.\nPrepare high-quality reporting, research papers and presentations that communicate complex investment information clearly and concisely.\nSupport due diligence activities and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external managers, consultants and service providers.\nContribute to the continuous improvement of investment processes, data management and analytical capabilities through automation, innovation and the use of emerging technologies.\n To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong analytical mindset, a passion for investments and financial markets, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, evidence-based insights.\nRelevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Commerce or a related discipline.\nStrong analytical capability and an interest in investment markets.\nKnowledge of equity markets and investment management concepts.\nAdvanced Excel skills; Python, SQL or similar analytical tools are advantageous.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities\nThis role is ideal for an early-career investment professional who is curious, adaptable and eager to develop specialist expertise in external manager research, portfolio analysis and investment decision-making within a leading institutional investment environment.\n What you'll find at Rest\nHybrid working\n5 Rest Days (wellbeing days) each year in addition to annual leave\nEligible employees are entitled to 22 weeks paid parental leave (gender neutral)\nContinued super contributions during parental leave\nLearning and development opportunities, including AI & Data Academy, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, study assistance and professional memberships\nIncome Protection Insurance\nOption to purchase additional leave\nRecognition through our Rest Excellence Awards\nIf you share our values and this sounds like the kind of place you’d do your best work, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now.\nRest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.\nWe value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.\nWe welcome applications from all candidates. To be considered, you will need the right to work in Australia.\n*Funds under management as at 30 June 2026. Rest is recognised as a superannuation leader across a range of areas including performance, responsible investment and member value. 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