Senior Investment Analyst

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 role could be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

As the Senior Investment Analyst – Fixed Income, you will support the Defensive Assets team in the implementation and oversight of HESTA's internal Fixed Income, Cash and Enhanced Cash portfolio management activities.

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income, you will be involved in portfolio management support, including portfolio construction, risk management, and trade idea generation based on quantitative analysis. Leading quantitative research initiatives, you will develop and refine investment processes while identifying new portfolio construction opportunities through data-driven analysis.

Your role will encompass risk management and compliance responsibilities, ensuring adherence to investment mandates and contributing to our risk management framework. You will design and implement quantitative models for interest rate and credit analysis, while creating and maintaining portfolio optimization tools.

About You

Essential for this role is experience in fixed income portfolio management combined with skills and experience in Debt Capital Markets and in the practical application of quantitative methodologies and techniques to Fixed Income Portfolio Management and Trade Execution. 

The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in Finance, Actuarial Studies, Econometrics or related fields, along with intermediate to advanced skills in Python and/or R. Required experience includes financial modelling, yield curve analysis, portfolio construction, derivatives trading, relative value analysis and risk management in a Portfolio Management or Dealing Room environment. You will have well developed sector knowledge of defensive asset classes (credit, debt, cash) and FX and experience in portfolio construction and risk management. 

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

o    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).
o    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.
o    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.
o    Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. 

We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team and we'll call you to discuss. 

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position