Associate Portfolio Manager

Join Australian Retirement Trust as an Associate Portfolio Manager and turn deep research into bold strategy - driving investment decisions that balance financial performance with sustainability impact. If you're ready to influence how one of Australia's largest super funds invests in a better future, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a key member of the Sustainable Investment and Planning team, you'll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to shape and execute ART's sustainable investing strategy. Your work will focus on identifying and analysing social sustainability-related risks and opportunities, embedding them into investment decisions, and supporting the development of resilient portfolios that deliver long-term value for members.

You'll also contribute to strategic planning across the investment portfolio, support governance and compliance obligations, and represent ART in external working groups and collaborative bodies.

Day to day, you'll:

• Develop and implement strategies for financially material social-related risks and opportunities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on social issues during due diligence, transactions, and stewardship engagements.
• Identify emerging social themes and make recommendations for integration into ART's investment process.
• Conduct detailed research and analysis to support implementation of the sustainable investment strategy.

Location: Sydney or Brisbane. This role is a permanent opportunity.

About you

You're a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainability and a strong foundation in investment research and social sustainability issues. You thrive in collaborative environments and are confident presenting insights to senior stakeholders. You're also detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• You have a tertiary qualification in finance, investments, commerce, or economics, and you use that foundation to think critically and strategically.
• You've built solid experience in the investment industry or a related domain, giving you a strong grasp of market dynamics, regulations, and emerging trends.
• You're a deep diver when it comes to research and analysis, able to uncover insights that shape strategy and drive decisions.
• You know how to engage stakeholders and negotiate outcomes that align with long-term goals and member interests.
• You communicate with clarity and confidence, whether you're presenting to senior leaders or collaborating with peers.
• You're comfortable with the tools of the trade, from investment systems to analytics platforms, and you use them to work smarter.
• You have a sharp eye for detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities without losing focus.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close COB Wednesday, 3 September 2025.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.