About AustralianSuper
We are Australia's largest superannuation fund, here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. We create meaningful value for members and our communities through our diverse workforce of high performing, motivated employees, based across Australia.
Your New Team
This role sits within our Exposure Management team, which is part of the broader Capital Markets Department. The Capital Markets team is responsible for managing dealing, exposure management and balance sheet management investment capabilities for the Fund.
Your New Role
Exciting opportunity to join our Capital Markets team on a 12-month contract due to maternity leave as a Senior Analyst, Exposure Management.
As a Senior Analyst, you will report to the Senior Manager, Exposure Management and be responsible for assisting in the efficient implementation of investment decisions for the Exposure Management function.
Key Duties
- Monitoring current asset and currency exposures for each investment option
- Daily monitoring of market exposures and risks across Currency Hedging, Fixed Income Completion and Asset Class Mix overlay portfolios
- Monitoring, reviewing and analysing the performance of overlay portfolios versus mandate objectives
- Management of exposures and risks resulting from change related activities including manager funding and transitions
- Preparing recommendations for rebalancing actions
- Creation of required trade instructions to effectively manage overlay portfolios in line with prescribed mandates and objectives
- Interacting with Portfolio Managers to discuss upcoming investment activities and the support required
- Coordinating between the Capital Markets team and internal stakeholders, including attending key management forums
- Undertaking additional tasks and responding to ad-hoc queries and requests when required
What You'll Need
- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance or a related discipline
- Previous experience in finance, superannuation or investment banking
- Demonstrated understanding of superannuation fund structure and portfolio/overlay management
- Demonstrated understanding of investment principles, instruments and/or financial markets, particularly futures, currency and other derivative instruments
- Strong financial modelling skills/ advanced Excel knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a busy environment
- Great communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
What You'll Get In Return
You will be working with a People Leader who values and supports your personal growth, in a growing, dynamic and authentic organisation that promotes integrity and puts members first.
We are proud to be a WGEA certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (since 2012). We are committed to the recruitment, development, and support of a diverse workforce into an environment which is inclusive, embraces diversity in all its forms and is a place where you can be you.
All roles can flex at AustralianSuper, and we are happy to discuss what this can look like for you. Please talk to us about the flexibility you are seeking, and we will explore what is possible for this role.
Other benefits include a competitive salary, genuine flexible working arrangements, income protection insurance and generous leave entitlements.
What's Next
Please apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.
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Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper's Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.
