Data Analyst- Investment Data Management

**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**

Please note this is a 12 month maximum term contract

As a Data Analyst in the Investment Data Management team, you will be responsible for ensuring that accurate investment data is flowing into the various systems that our team use to manage investments in a variety of different asset classes.

You will:

- Source and manage data feeds from the custodian and market data vendors
- Take appropriate action to analyse and research investment data then reconcile various data sources and systems.
- Develop insights and recommendations by undertaking data sourcing, data preparation, analysis design and visualization to support product development, go-to-market plan and customer experience strategies.
- Provide insight into report creation and uplift
- Proactively identify and engage with the investment operations, risk and investment management user groups to support a wide range of queries and reporting requests.
- Work with compliance and risk teams to meet data requirements for regulatory reporting.
- More broadly, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in project work and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to deliver support to the business and meet reporting requests.

**About you**

You’ll have a keen interest in data analysis and experience in a similar role within funds management such as investment data management or investment reporting, have a strong knowledge of data quality initiatives and various investment instruments, asset classes and platforms.

With a passion for financial markets, you will have knowledge of investment instruments and understand the flow of investment data from a data warehouse into portfolio management systems.

Highly desirable knowledge includes investment data management platforms such as Simcorp Dimension, Eagle, Markit, Bloomberg, GoldenSource. Essential technical skills include Microsoft excel (VLookup, Pivot Tables) and SQL. Knowledge of R, Python, PowerBI, Tableau, Data Bricks and Azure will be highly regarded. Most importantly, you’ll be eager to use your expertise to help make a positive difference to every HESTA member’s financial future.

**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, up to 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