NEFI Real Assets, Research Analyst, Based in Sydney or Hong Kong

Overview of the Role: 

Nuveen Equities and Fixed Income (NEFI) is seeking a Real Assets Research Analyst to cover publicly traded real estate and infrastructure securities.  The successful candidate will be an experienced, energetic and contributing member of a highly successful group of investment professionals.    

With solid critical thinking, an investor mindset and a growth mentality, the Research Analyst Real Assets will conduct independent research on publicly traded real estate and infrastructure securities. The successful candidate will analyse financial documents, conduct industry and competitive analysis and prepare reports related to the public and private real asset market and individual companies therein. Working independently under limited supervision, the Research Analyst will build a relative valuation framework and make security and sector recommendations to portfolio managers.  

Key responsibilities:   

• Researches individual listed companies and develops a proprietary view on absolute and relative valuation using a mix of quantitative and qualitative metrics. 

• Collects market information and derives business forecasts to best determine upcoming trends and industry changes. 

• Conveys security and sector recommendations to the portfolio management teams through presentations and investments reports. 

• This will include earnings notes, conference notes, meeting notes, and ad-hoc reports. 

• Attends industry conferences, meets with company management and analyses changes in supply and demand patterns. 

• Works closely with other global team members to share ideas and best practices. 

• Stays current on regional political and economic news and data in order to serve as expert for team. 

• Presents view to clients and prospective clients 

• Collaborates with Nuveen’s global client group to grow the business. 

Qualifications & Experience Required  

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA, CFA designation, or advanced degree  

• Strong experience of Real Assets research and financial statement analysis with experience relative valuation framework 

• Strong knowledge of listed Real Estate and Infrastructure analysis and investing in Australia and New Zealand.  Investment experience across the broader APAC region is beneficial 

• Sound quantitative, analytical, critical thinking and financial modelling abilities.  

• Knowledge and systems ability with Excel and Bloomberg.   

Competencies Required 

• Critical thinking and investor mindset 

• Sound communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  

• Resourceful and entrepreneurial attitude with an ability to work independently as part of a global Research team 

• Able to thrive in global platform across multiple time-zones and geographies 

Additional Information 

This role requires no regulatory designation.  

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Nuveen offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] should you require any assistance.