Analyst, Investment Solutions Team

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $127 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2024). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement._
- We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed._

Become the newest member of our small but dynamic Investment Solutions team.- We are a diverse team where you will be afforded the opportunity to gain experience in many areas of financial markets spanning all asset classes.- We adopt a solutions mindset, encouraging team members to think creatively about the best way to solve problems to achieve the desired outcome.- We are highly collaborative, however, because of the small team size, all members are expected to work with a high degree of autonomy to achieve the team’s goals. About the role

As the newest member of our team, the Analyst will contribute to the Investment Solutions business by supporting our operations, research, and trade execution efforts.

The role will involve the execution, booking and post-trade management of client trades, and require a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn about both the exposures and operational aspects of derivative products.

Additionally, the Analyst will assist with the preparation of investment ideas and research materials for clients.

About the team & environment

The Solutions team provides investment advice and execution services to Australian super funds and designs and creates investment products for institutional investors. The team also manage the Spectrum Systematic Alpha Fund, a multi-strategy, cross asset systematic hedge fund. We are a small but dynamic team, constantly seeking new opportunities to expand our business.

You’ll enjoy the blend of working in an environment which is collaborative, working towards broader team goals together, whilst having day-to-day autonomy to manage your own portfolio of work, using your initiative, and taking responsibility for your own tasks within the team.

The skills you’ll need

To be successful in role you’ll already have 2-3 years’ experience at either a bank, fund manager or similar institution and you’ll have some level of familiarity with financial markets and instruments across multiple asset classes including derivatives.- Tertiary education with strong GPA - finance or similar field preferred but not essential.- Familiarity with the operational workflows associated with financial market transactions and portfolio management (trade booking, confirmations, life-cycle events, portfolio monitoring etc).- Familiarity with derivatives and financial markets in general.- A strong work ethic and willingness to be a ‘self-starter’ in finding ways to support the team.
- Additional Information

Working at Challenger means being part of a diverse, connected team that has fun and loves what they do. We’re small enough, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas, realising what’s possible for our customers and partners.

At Challenger, we provide access to a range of exclusive employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally and a hybrid work environment including.Discretionary bonus scheme.-
- Eighteen weeks paid leave for all new parents.-
- Flexibility on when, and how, parental leave is taken.-
- Challenger Day - one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make.-
- Additional support leave (fertility treatment leave, gender affirmation leave).-
- Extra superannuation contributions.-
- Employee share plan.#LI-KM1
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- We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality._
- We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the opportunity for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference._

Job type:
Permanent

Posting Close Date:
16/12/2024

About Us
- Life at Challenger is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for retirement.- Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and perspectives to a workplace which is inclusive, flexible, and driven by our values - act with integrity, aim high, collaborate and think customer.- Our environment is one where our passionate teams can thrive. Our people quickly discover that a role at Challenger is much more than just a job.