As the State’s central financial services provider, Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) cares about the financial health of Western Australia’s government sector. WATC partner with government entities to achieve sound financial outcomes and provide access to a comprehensive range of corporate finance, debt and investment, risk management and foreign exchange products and advisory services. They also provide our investors with secure and sustainable opportunities.
You can find out more about the organisation including our purpose, history and key activities by visiting the About Us tab on the WATC website.
The Opportunity
WATC are seeking a passionate Corporate Financial Advisor to join their Advisory Services team. In this role, you will help enhance WATC’s services by delivering data analytics and visualisation insights to guide and improve decision-making for Western Australia’s economic future.
You will have the chance to contribute to the financial evaluation of key projects, explore alternative financing structures, and work with senior stakeholders across the finance industry. This role provides a unique blend of technical skill development and strategic influence, offering a platform for professional growth.
As a Corporate Financial Advisor specialising in financial data analysis and modelling, you will have experience in best-practice modelling with Microsoft Excel and solving complex financial problems. Exposure to Power BI would be an advantage.
Key activities include:
- Working collaboratively with clients to support the financial analysis and evaluation of capital investment decisions, procurement decisions, and alternative financing structures.
- Assisting in providing research analysis and advisory services to WATC and its clients in relation to capital investment and procurement decisions, based on sound financial and data analysis.
- Maintaining an awareness of, or capability to analyse, financial topics including interest rates, inflation, credit, foreign exchange, commodity risk management, funding and/or the investment of funds.
- Assisting in analysing client data to support WATC’s financial analysis roles, through collecting, cleansing, analysing, and presenting client data analysis results.
- Supporting senior analysts to communicate clearly to clients in written, verbal or graphical form, the results of analysis including various outcomes under a range of scenarios.
- Assisting the Advisory Services team to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the finance industry.
- Assisting in developing, maintaining and reviewing financial models used by Advisory Services or as requested by clients.
- Undertaking research to support the development of Advisory Services’ strategic role in the Western Australian government sector.
WATC’s ideal candidate is a curious, motivated individual with a passion for financial analysis, problem-solving and data-driven decision-making, who welcomes the opportunity to be mentored. Your strong analytical capability, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and proactive, agile approach will set you apart.
If you are a critical thinker with strong analytical experience, skills in best-practice Excel modelling, can demonstrate the experience outlined below, and align with WATC values, we would love to hear from you:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
- Experience in financial modelling, financial analysis and financial accounting
- Exposure to commercial, infrastructure and investment projects
- Ability to develop structured financial models
- An understanding of the basics of corporate finance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build client relationships and work within a team environment
- A high level of intellectual curiosity and financial problem-solving capability
- A flexible, ‘can-do’ approach to work.
Our values shape our behaviours and define how we relate to each other, our clients and our community:
Integrity – We are open, honest and accountable; we adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards. We honour our promises.
Partnership – We work collaboratively with our stakeholders and colleagues towards achieving successful outcomes.
Adaptability – We challenge ourselves to think creatively and to continuously improve.
Achievement – We are engaged and focused on delivering valued outcomes for Western Australia.
Leadership – We use our knowledge and experience to contribute to the long-term benefit of Western Australia.
Employee Benefits WATC offer a range of benefits beyond renumeration that include:
- Flexible work arrangements:
- Excellent work / life balance
- Working from home options and flexible start and finish times
- Compressed work schedules and part time work opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing focus:
- Calendar of a range of wellbeing initiatives
- Two wellbeing days annually
- Discounted health insurance.
- Generous personal leave:
- 12.5 days personal leave per year
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave (on top of government paid parental leave scheme)
- Access to purchase additional leave.
- Diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment:
- Strong organisational focus on diversity and inclusion
- A range of staff initiatives to drive First Nations awareness and support women in finance
- A reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities:
- Training courses
- Professional memberships
- Structured learning opportunities.
- Contemporary offices:
- Sit-stand desks and personal lockers
- Free gym access and fitness classes in the building
- Excellent end of trip facilities.
To find out more about the benefits of working at WATC, visit the Careers page.
How to Apply
WATC offer an inspiring and collaborative work environment where compliance is central to driving trust and innovation in financial services.
You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive team that values excellence, transparency, and forward-thinking solutions. If you are seeking a role where you can make a tangible impact, apply now.
Only candidates with unrestricted working rights in Australia will be considered.
For further information please contact Denise Wetherall, Beilby Downing Teal on 0408 000 109 or dwetherall@beilbydt.com.au or click the link to download a copy of the Application Information Pack.
https://beilbydt.com.au/application-packs/
Join an organisation that is committed to employing highly skilled people, with diverse backgrounds and experiences that embraces diversity of all kinds including supporting Women In STEM.
Please apply online at www.beilbydt.com.au by submitting a cover letter and resume (Word or PDF format) and quoting reference number 1033384.
Please note that applications will be assessed as they are submitted, so prompt submissions are encouraged.
