Analyst/ Senior Analyst Responsible Investments

Analyst/ Senior Analyst Responsible Investments role at CareSuper. Join the Investments team and contribute to the Responsible Investment program and ESG integration.

• Make a significant contribution to the activities of the Responsible Investment team and support the Responsible Investment strategy and work program.
• Initiate investment research on ESG issues to support the investment program.
• Provide ESG input into the research and due diligence of investment opportunities, investment managers and products.
• Contribute to new manager due diligence and regular reviews of existing investment managers with emphasis on ESG integration.
• Assist with the implementation and operation of ESG-related systems or software.
• Contribute to the Stewardship program by identifying priority focus areas for the program.
• Undertake research and analysis at a sophisticated level for the Sustainable Balanced Option investment strategy.
• Complete ESG-related surveys and interactions, and work to improve responses to achieve strong industry ratings and assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of papers and presentations for Board, IC and Research Meetings on ESG-related issues.
• Assist in meeting regulatory obligations, e.g., Modern Slavery, climate reporting, and ESG-related regulatory requirements as they arise.

• Experience working in an investment management function at a superannuation fund, asset owner, investment manager, or closely related business.
• A thorough understanding of financial instruments, investment markets, ESG principles and their application within an investment program.
• Experience working with or developing internal ESG data systems.
• Extensive experience analysing ESG-related risks and opportunities in an investment context.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated experience contributing to external reporting.
• A strong understanding of the superannuation industry.
• A collegiate approach with characteristics suitable to working inclusively in a small team.
• A degree in finance or related discipline; postgraduate studies in sustainability, CFA or similar professional qualification will be considered favorable.

• Hybrid and flexible work environment.
• 3% Superannuation Guarantee (SG) above industry minimum.
• Matching an additional superannuation salary sacrifice of up to 2%.
• 5 weeks of annual leave.
• 16 weeks of parental leave for eligible employees.
• Holistic health and wellbeing support – free annual flu shots, skin checks, Employee Assistance Program.
• External Employee Coaching Program and Professional Development.
• Rewards and Recognition Program, plus employee discounts and cashback offers on a broad range of products and services.

Ready to take the next step? Simply submit your resume and cover letter. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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At CareSuper we believe that we are "Super Together". We are a profit-to-member super fund with more than 550,000 members, over $55 billion in assets, offices around Australia and a strong commitment to helping our members retire with confidence.

We are seeking our next "superhero" to join the CareSuper team on our exciting journey as we continue to grow and demonstrate that we truly care.