Investment Operations Analyst

How will you make an impact?

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to our members dignified retirement?

As an Investment Operations Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in achieving efficient and effective investment outcomes for Hostplus members. By partnering with the Investment Strategy Team and our Asset Consultant, you will ensure seamless investment implementation and independently administer the investment portfolio. Your responsibilities will include analysing and reporting quality data for informed investment decision-making, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing key stakeholders and managing the liquidity needs of Hostplus.

This role sits within the Operations Stream, with your primary focus on investment operations activities. Additionally, you will assist the wider Investment Operations and Implementation team as needed.

The opportunity

As an Investment Operations Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in achieving efficient investment outcomes for Hostplus members. You will work closely with the Custodian, Asset Consultant, and other service providers to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic investment operational and reporting tasks. Your responsibilities will include checking daily option unit prices, reconciling and analysing investment management fees and capital calls, and preparing various investment-related reports for the Audit Committee. Additionally, you will monitor and manage the fund’s cash flow and liquidity levels, assist with APRA reporting, and ensure compliance with legal and market access documentation.

You will also contribute to the wider Investment Operations and Implementation team by providing support across all asset classes and functions. This includes reviewing the work of team members, and evaluating current procedures to identify areas for improvement. Your role will involve preparing investment and asset class analytics, monitoring investment manager compliance, and assisting with regulatory reporting such as Portfolio Holdings Disclosure obligations. By partnering with the Investment Strategy Team and our Asset Consultant, you will ensure seamless investment implementation and independently administer the investment portfolio.

About you

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. science, economics, engineering, finance, investment management etc)

- Post-graduate qualification through relevant finance industry bodies (e.g., CFA, FINSIA, IMCA etc.)

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in investment operations.

- Strong knowledge of investments, risk management, and compliance.

- In-depth understanding of the superannuation environment.

- Proven ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex issues effectively.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Skilled in managing internal and external customers.

- High attention to accuracy and detail.

What can we offer you?

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

- Hybrid and flexible work environment

- 15% superannuation

- Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year

- Additional 5 days paid “flex leave”, so that you can take time out when you need it

- 18 weeks paid parental leave

- 3 days community service leave

- 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave

- Access to long service leave at 5 years

- Access to subsidised financial advice

- Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth

Just to name a few

About us

At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 2 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at talent@hostplus.com.au and to let us know how we can support.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the prompts to make an application.

We have an important duty to our members, all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check.

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