Portfolio Manager, Systematic Equities

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At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and deliver better outcomes for members.

• Make a difference delivering outcomes for our millions of members
• Research & manage quant equity investment strategies and portfolios
• Permanent role based in Melbourne or Sydney ideally

Your New Role

The Systematic Equities team plays a key role within International Equities and is a key enabler for the delivery of the department's strategic agenda and target portfolio structure. The team manages a significant amount of assets in multiple strategies, delivering outperformance for members, while increasing internalisation and reducing external management costs. The team's deep expertise in quantitative research and data management complements both Fundamental and Portfolio construction functions within International Equities.

Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, the Portfolio Manager will be responsible for quantitative research on existing and new strategies and day-to-day management of existing investment portfolios.

The person would provide leadership in excellence in both research and portfolio management and in guiding and coaching junior members of the team.

This is a permanent role based in Melbourne or Sydney ideally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the design and implementation of internally managed systematic (quant) portfolios that enable efficient overall portfolio construction;
• Identifying and leading research projects to enhance existing strategies as well develop new strategies;
• Providing leadership to members of the systematic investment team with a focus on the development of the quant investment process and infrastructure;
• Providing domain expertise in the following areas:
• Assisting with day to day monitoring of portfolio performance and taking appropriate action to ensure performance targets are met;
• Where applicable advising the broader equities team on quantitative strategies;
• Ensuring compliance with all portfolio guidelines and processes.

What You'll Need

• Extensive experience in institutional asset management;
• Quantitative background and experience in building and applying large data sets and disciplined equity investment processes;
• Experience in systematic equities portfolio construction;
• Strong people and relationship management skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Fluency in Python and familiar with Python data science ecosystem;
• Solid verbal communications skills;
• Superior written and oral communication skills;
• Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Economics or a Mathematics related field such as engineering. A CFA qualification would be desirable.

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What's Next

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.

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper's Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Research
• IndustriesFunds and Trusts, Investment Management, and Pension Funds

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