Investment Analyst

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.

In this role, you'll:

Support the management of Transport's 10-year capital investment portfolio, helping ensure funding decisions are informed by robust analysis, sound governance and reliable data.

Acting as a key source of truth for capital budget information, you'll work across divisions to manage portfolio changes, funding releases, budget activities and investment priorities. You'll provide financial analysis and strategic advice that supports executive decision-making and contributes to the effective management of Transport's capital program.

You'll also:

• Support the management and maintenance of Transport's 10-year capital portfolio.
• Provide financial, economic and investment analysis to inform funding and investment decisions.
• Develop financial briefings, reports and advice for senior executives and governance committees.
• Support Investment and Assurance Committee evaluations and investment governance activities.
• Assist with business case development, funding submissions and portfolio reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders across Transport to identify funding risks, opportunities and portfolio impacts.
• Support the coordination, validation, and upload of original and revised capital budgets within Transport systems, including working with initiative owners and stakeholders to align investment portfolio budgets, project structures, phasing assumptions and funding allocations Analyse complex data and translate insights into practical recommendations. 

For more information about this role please view the role description and information pack

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience in finance, accounting, economics, investment analysis or capital portfolio management.
• Strong financial analysis and business case development skills.
• Experience with budget development, financial systems, budget uploads, investment governance or large capital programs.
• The ability to work with complex and sometimes imperfect information and provide clear, practical advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a collaborative, tactful and respectful approach.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capability.

Highly regarded:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Qualifications in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Experience within infrastructure, government or major capital investment environments.
• Power BI experience.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.