Asset Manager - Deakin, Australia - Rural Funds Management Limited

Rural Funds Management Limited

Verified Company

Deakin, Australia

3 days ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Rural Funds Management (RFM) has a rare opportunity to join the investment and operations team as an Asset Manager. As an Asset Manager you will provide investment and asset management functions.

This position works across the entire investment lifecycle including new investment opportunities, ongoing operations, asset development and asset divestment, and is based in our Canberra Head Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include:

Financial modelling, including developing new models and adapting existing models
Asset and lease management including, revenue forecasting, asset valuations, water resource monitoring and compliance
Manage capital development projects for existing assets
Maintaining systems and processes to deliver ongoing performance
Developing and maintaining detailed financial models for potential acquisitions, divestments and developments
Undertaking indepth due diligence as part of a transaction team, and assist with legal documentation
Sponsoring various projects from endtoend at the direction of the senior management team
Preparing agreements, research papers and proposals for consideration by senior management and the Board of Directors
Build and maintain positive interactions with various stakeholders, including corporate tenants, suppliers and internal teams. Supervising, mentoring and training junior staff.

Requirements:

You will be a driven individual with an analytical and entrepreneurial mindset. You will be analysing business opportunities, developing, and evaluating financial models and managing existing assets and operational processes. Ideally, you will have transactional experience in corporate finance or real assets.

You will develop strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business, be able to build rapport, trust, and credibility, and navigate objections.

To be successful in this position:

You will be tertiary qualified in finance, accounting, economics or relevant field
Have obtained or have the desire to pursue post graduate studies
You will be experienced in a similar role. You will be highly regarded if you have 5+ years analytical or project management experience
You will have a strong quantitative aptitude, be detail oriented, rigorous and creative in developing, and refining financial models
You will have prior experience negotiating, interpreting and providing instruction on contractual agreements
You will have a high level of expertise with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills
You will have the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a timepressured and dynamic environment.

Applicants with prior experience, or a background in agriculture will be highly regarded for this position.

Benefits

A competitive salary dependent on your previous experience, skills, and qualifications
Company provided laptop

How to Apply:

About Rural Funds Management:

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.3 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF).

We have over 27 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states.

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing _good _assets with _good _people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace.

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 240 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers.

Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.