Analyst

Australia’s $3.7 trillion superannuation industry is facing into a shifting landscape influenced by increased regulatory pressures, disruptive technologies, changes in demographics and ever-changing member expectations. It is critical that we understand and address these forces of change and are also able to adapt at a faster pace to respond to new challenges and capitalise on new opportunities.

**Your new role**

With strong growth in member assets and increasing complexity of the portfolio, it is vital to provide analytics and insights for Australian Equities, International Equities & Private Equity portfolios for portfolio construction, risk management and oversight purposes.

The purpose of the Analyst, Equity Insights & Strategy role is to assist the Equities Insights and Strategy function with data and analytics on portfolio exposures, performance and risks as well as in developing and implementing the department strategy and day to day management of the Listed Equities portfolios.

Key Duties will include:

- Data Management:

- Sourcing, processing, and loading data in analytics and risk systems (e.g. MSCI Barra), ensuring portfolios are maintained in various platforms in an accurate and timely manner;
- Sourcing, processing and transforming data for consumption by PowerBI reports. Ensuring data is maintained in an accurate and efficient manner and identifying ways to enhance data structure;
- Portfolio Reporting:

- Maintaining and enhancing periodic reports in PowerBI and Excel, identifying and troubleshooting errors independently, delivering reports to stakeholders in a timely manner and responding to basic inquiries from stakeholders;
- Designing and implementing ad-hoc reports in PowerBI and Excel as requested by stakeholders;
- Portfolio Monitoring:

- Portfolio Construction Analysis:

- Conducting scenario and what-if analysis for portfolio construction purposes;
- Portfolio Management:

- Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Equities portfolio and coordinating the implementation of investment decisions. Working closely with supporting teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient communication and implementation of decisions;
Communication: Assisting in writing periodic and ad-hoc papers for internal committees.**What you’ll need**
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics or a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics;
- Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills, with proficiency in using MS Excel for data manipulation and analysis;
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the Equity Market and its dynamics;
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Equity portfolio construction;
- Able to exhibit a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all tasks;
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across the Investments Domain in a team-based environment;
- Data visualization and presentation skills - especially in PowerBI, highly desirable;
- Programming skills in Python, R or a similar programming language would be desirable;
- Some experience in a fund-of-funds management environment preferred;
- Familiarity and previous experience with Equities risk systems would be advantageous;
- Holding a CFA charter would be advantageous. Alternatively, a good understanding of financial instruments, particularly equity derivatives, is ideal;Ability to plan and prioritize multiple tasks.

**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 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**

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

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**The AustralianSuper Story
As a profit-to-member superannuation fund, AustralianSuper is run only for members, and is here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. We don't pay profits or dividends to shareholders, so the money we make goes back into the fund.

We’re an organisation of talented, inspiring colleagues and passionate leaders. As we continue to grow in size and complexity, we need people who will challenge our thinking, deliver outstanding outcomes and most importantly, share in our purpose.