GraduateAnalyst,Fixed Income-Challenger Investments

This is where a career in fixed income begins.

Ifyou'regenuinely curious about how credit markets work and want to build that knowledge from the ground up, this is where you start.

From day one, your analysis will feed live investment decisions.You'llwork on real transactions, andhaveaccountabilityinside a small, high-performing teamYou'llbe supported by senior mentors and real on-the-job learning-and with a strongtrack recordof developing junior analysts,Challenger Investmentsis a place where careers are genuinely built.

The technical depth and professional network you gain here will stay with you throughout your career.

What we can offer you

• Real responsibility from day one-live transactions, real credit decisions, and technical depth that few graduate roles can match.

• A high-performing team where your contribution is visible, valued, and invested in

• Mentoringfrom senior team members, flexible working, and benefits built around you, not just the role

Who you are

You'rea final year student or recent graduate (within two years) with a degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Maths, Engineering, or similar. You have a strong academic record and a genuine interest in fixed income.Beyond that,we'reopen. What will set you apart:

• You'recollaborative-as comfortable supporting others as leading

• Your written and verbal communication is strong-your work will reach portfolio managers and investment committees

• You know Excel well; Power BI, SQL, or Python is a bonus

Whatyou’llbe doing

As an Analyst the work is collaborative, and impact driven-no two days look the same.You'llwork across investment analysis, portfolio operations, and reporting. Your day could involve:

• Getting involved in investment analysis- working alongside portfolio managers to explore opportunities across public and private Asset Backed Securities (ABS)andstructured finance markets, including research, credit summaries, and market updates. You'llbe learning how these decisions get made from the people making them.

• Building analytical tools and models- developing andmaintainingfinancial models to support deal analysis, cash flow modelling, and portfolio monitoring. Youdon'tneed to arrive with all of this -you'llbuild these skills on the job.

• Contributing to reporting- helping produce regular client and internal reports and supporting cash flow monitoring across the ABS portfolio. Your work will have real visibility.

• Supporting the broader team- preparing presentations for internal and external stakeholders, and getting involved in ad hoc projects, process improvements, and cross-team work.There'splenty of variety.

Theteam

Challenger Investmentsis part of the ASX-listed Challenger Group - a leading provider of retirement solutions. Since 2005 we have managed fixed income investments for Challenger’s own balance sheet along with a wide range of institutional, wholesale, and retail investors. 

Our team based in Sydney and London now manages A$17 billion in fixed income investments across four funds and multiple bespoke separate accounts, sourcing opportunities across public and private credit markets. 

ToApply

• Submit your CV and a short cover letter telling us why fixed income interests you, and whatyou'dbring to the team. Academic transcripts are welcome but notrequiredat this stage.

• We recruit on an ongoing basis and will close the role oncewe'vefound the right person-sowe'dencourage you to apply early.

Why Challenger?

Working at Challenger means being part of a connected team that enjoys what they do.We’resmall enough to move quickly, and big enough to make meaningful change.

We support your growth and development, offer flexibility, and value the unique contributions people bring. We provide access to a range of exclusive employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally and a hybrid work environment including:

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Employee share plan.

• Eighteen weeks paid leave for all new parents.

• Flexibility on when, and how, parental leave is taken.

• Challenger Day – one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make.

• Subsidised on-site café and fantastic central location a stone's throw from Martin Place Metro

• Additionalsupport leave (fertility treatment leave, gender affirmation leaves).

• Extra superannuation contributions.

• Access to Fitness Passport

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