Anita Young

Anita Young

Chief Financial Officer

Anita is Ark’s passionate CFO, driving our financial strategy and operational efficiencies that help the team deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for investors. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, she optimises our financial performance and enhances operational processes to support the growth and success of both our business and investor outcomes.

With more than 20 years’ experience as a senior finance professional, Anita possesses a strong focus on property development and property funds management. She commenced her finance career at Pitcher Partners accounting firm before taking Head of Finance roles at Castlerock Property Group and Newmark Capital Limited, joining Ark Capital Funds in 2023.

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Anita Young

Anita is Ark’s passionate CFO, driving our financial strategy and operational efficiencies that help the team deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for investors. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, she optimises our financial performance and enhances operational processes to support the growth and success of both our business and investor outcomes.

With more than 20 years’ experience as a senior finance professional, Anita possesses a strong focus on property development and property funds management. She commenced her finance career at Pitcher Partners accounting firm before taking Head of Finance roles at Castlerock Property Group and Newmark Capital Limited, joining Ark Capital Funds in 2023.

RBA cash rate decision and its impact on private credit investment strategy

A Pause Is Not a Pivot: Why Discipline Still Matters for Investors

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"The most successful investors rarely succeed because they predicted every market movement. They succeed because they built portfolios capable of…

A CFO’s perspective on what really protects capital in private credit

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Most investors focus on returns, but true capital protection starts long before a loan is drawn. In this article, Ark Capital CFO Anita Young…

The 2026 Federal Budget: A Tailwind for New Housing, and for Those Who Fund It

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The 2026 Federal Budget signals a major shift toward new housing supply, infrastructure investment and private capital participation. As policy…

Understanding Risk Layers in Real Estate Capital Stacks

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Understanding the capital stack is essential because risk is not simply about the asset - it is about where you sit in the structure funding that…

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Why Institutional Portfolios Are Making Room for Private Credit in Separately Managed Accounts

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Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are often described as an innovation. In reality, they are better understood as an evolution in portfolio…

Ark Capital's Chief Financial Officer Anita Young with Ark Capital

Leadership and Motherhood: Why Alignment Matters More Than Balance

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Leadership and motherhood are not competing forces. They are deeply connected, and when they are aligned intentionally, they strengthen one another.

Ark Capital CFO Anita Young

Private Credit Outlook 2026: A CFO’s Perspective

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As we head into 2026, private credit continues to prove its resilience but also its complexity. The market is maturing, investor expectations are…

Ark Capital CFO Anita Young speaking to Team

The Leader’s Portfolio: Why Your Greatest Investment Should Be Yourself

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Over the years, I’ve seen many professionals excel at managing external investments while neglecting the most valuable asset in their portfolio:…

Group discussion with Ark Capital CFO Anita Young

From Uncertainty to Confidence: Navigating Leadership in Finance

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I’ve learned that confidence in finance isn’t about having all the answers - it’s about building systems and mindsets that let you navigate…

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Beyond the Headlines: What the RBA’s 25bp Cut Means

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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision yesterday to reduce the cash rate from 3.85% to 3.60% marks the third cut this year and reflects more than…

Anita Young with Ark Capital Staff

3 things you MUST have on your end-of-financial year business checklist

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As the CFO of Ark Capital, I know just how intense the final quarter of the financial year can be. Between closing out operational targets, refining…

Anita Young with Ark Capital Staff

Navigating Bias and Finding Your Voice as a Female Leader

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For women in leadership, particularly in male-dominated sectors like property and finance, finding your voice can be a journey filled with…