Associate Manager, Investment Capability

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 deliver better outcomes for members.

Your New Role

The Associate Manager, Investment Capability supports strategy execution within AustralianSuper's Liquidity & Implementation (L&I) team. This role aids the operational enablement of the L&I team and strategy within the broader L&I Investment Capability function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the initiation of strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including assembling working groups, defining scope, and preparing business cases;
• Ensuring initiatives remain on track by providing tools, support, and project management services, and by overseeing go-live governance and post-implementation reviews;
• Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance and streamline processes and collaborating with stakeholders to implement improvements;
• Supporting business planning efforts in collaboration with senior leadership and BAU teams;
• Supporting the delivery of the L&I strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Investments Department objectives and Fund goals;
• Supporting the development of L&I sub-team strategies and strategic roadmaps;
• Managing the annual budget for the L&I team and contributing to its oversight within the broader Investments and Fund cost parameters;
• Supporting the delivery of management reports, reviews, approval requests and materials for various forums and committees and ensuring compliance with governance and approval processes;
• Understanding Fund and Member requirements, as well as those of internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining collaborative relationships across all levels of the Fund;
• Facilitating activities that ensure L&I operates efficiently as a global team, including supporting effective team communication, organising and enabling productive team meetings and events.

This is a permanent role based in Melbourne (preferred) or Sydney.

What You'll Need

• Extensive experience in funds/asset management, management consulting or finance sectors;
• Solid understanding of investment processes;
• Strategic thinking with superior organisational skills;
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills;
• High level of initiative and ability to work with minimal direction;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, setting and managing multiple conflicting priorities within specified time frames;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrable proficiency in reporting writing, communication, planning and coordination skills;
• Comfortable working in small, collaborative team environment, where team members are expected to have the capacity to work independently on certain projects and be prepared to work together and provide feedback and input team initiatives;
• Hardworking, with high levels of energy, commitment and drive;
• Strong tertiary qualification, preferably in finance, economics, law or related fields.

Life at AustralianSuper

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 cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. 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.

What's Next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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