Analyst or Senior Analyst Investment Risk and Analytics

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 tailored to either Analyst or Senior Analyst level.

We're seeking an analytical mind to join our Investment Risk and Analytics team. You'll play a crucial role in monitoring, modelling, and reporting investment risk metrics across our fund, working with cutting-edge risk systems and contributing to key investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities: as a member of our Investment Risk and Analytics team, you will enhance core risk analytics and reporting deliverables while conducting comprehensive portfolio risk analysis using advanced risk metrics. You'll drive innovation in risk reporting capabilities and technologies, ensuring data quality and integrity in risk systems. Working closely with investment managers, you'll contribute to risk reporting and presentations while participating in strategic change initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

About You

The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. You should demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, with a solid understanding of investment risk concepts and portfolio analysis. Experience working with investment and risk management platforms, as well as data analysis, SQL, phyton and visualisation tools, will be highly valued.

You will bring strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to translate complex analysis into clear insights. Effective communication and collaboration skills are essential to succeed in this role. Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA or FRM are advantageous. Experience in process improvement, automation, or regulatory frameworks would also be well regarded.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside leading investment professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment. We're committed to supporting your career development through mentoring and professional growth opportunities. You'll play a vital role in shaping investment decisions at a strategic level while working with a supportive and dynamic team.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• Your financial wellbeing matters, up to 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

Excellent opportunity for an investment risk specialist with advanced quantitative skills to work on portfolio analytics, risk modeling & reporting.

Flexible Hybrid Working

Enhanced Leave Entitlements