Associate Manager, Quantitative Solutions

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia AustralianSuper Full time

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 ultimately to deliver better outcomes for members.

**Your new role**

As the Associate Manager, you will report through to the Manager, Quantitative Solutions and will sit within the Liquidity and Implementation, Investments team. This role will be responsible for conducting research and developing proprietary models to reduce costs.

Additional key responsibilities include:
Make recommendations to the Manager, Quantitative Solutions, in relation to various implementation topics including transaction costs, exposure management and liquidity management.
- Assist the Manager, Quantitative Solutions with developing the team’s research agenda.
- Lead the design of quantitative implementation models.
- Review quantitative models prior to deployment.
- Document research findings and methodologies in internal papers.
- Present research insights at regular team meetings and internal forums.
- Collaborate on new ideas or initiatives that support performance and cost, particularly with regards to future growth.

**What you’ll need**
- Tertiary level qualifications in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or related disciplines. A PhD degree in a quantitative discipline will be highly regarded.
- Strong problem solving, analytical and quantitative modelling skills.
- Ability to communicate in a simple and effective manner for different level of audiences and stakeholders.
- Strong experience acquired within the investments, funds management/superannuation industry and/or in combination with an academic background in a relevant quantitative field.
- Proficient in R and/or Python.
- Proven experience in Bayesian and / or high frequency trading models.

**What next**

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.

At AustralianSuper, our purpose will empower you to reach your true potential.

**_Progress, powered by purpose._**

**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.

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