Investment Analyst

**Careers with Impact**

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.

HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members - and we are proud to serve them.

**Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact**

As the Investment Analyst - Fixed Income, you will be responsible for supporting the Portfolio Management team with the implementation and oversight of HESTA’s internal Cash, Term Deposit, Enhanced Cash and Fixed Income portfolios by providing analytical and execution support.

Using your well developed Financial Market Data Analysis, financial modelling, statistical analysis, and investment analytic skills together with your working knowledge of the fixed income asset classes (Global Debt, Credit and Cash), you will assist with the implementation of the portfolios including trade execution, trade idea generation, trading systems and capability development and trade cost analysis. Additionally, you will assist the portfolio management team in building the analytic tool sets and frameworks required for the development, implementation and review of the portfolio investment management strategy. By monitoring key global macro trends and developments, you will prepare for impacts to the portfolio in this financial markets focused role.

**About you**

Ideally, you will have some experience in fixed income investments or exposure to macroeconomic or portfolio investment and risk management at a super fund, fund manager or research house. This experience will include monitoring and effecting portfolio exposures, trade execution, portfolio risk and return analysis and in contributing towards developing, implementing and maintaining investment and analytical tools.

You will have developed your ability to deliver outcomes to strict deadlines and interact with a range of stakeholders. Key technical skills include financial markets data analysis, financial modelling, statistical analysis and investment analytics, a working knowledge of fixed income asset classes and an understanding of portfolio management concepts and exposure to trade execution will be considered an advantage. Proficiency with quantitative analysis tools such as python, R etc will also be considered an advantage.

**Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees**
- Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few).
- Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
- Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
- Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position