Address- Be part of an inclusive and high-performing team
- Enjoy a rewarding career move with opportunities for development
- Make a difference with a fund that puts members first
About us
When you work for Australian Retirement Trust, every day is an opportunity to be a force for good in the lives of more than 2 million members.
Australian Retirement Trust is the super fund formed through the merger of Sunsuper and QSuper. As one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, we proudly take care of over $200 billion in retirement savings. Our teams are as diverse and unique as the members we strive to inspire and empower. Our inclusive culture means you will be valued and heard in a respectful workplace, where you can be your authentic self every day.
About the role
To support our success we are looking for a Associate Portfolio Manager to join the Investments (Public Markets) team, with flexibility to be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
As the Associate Portfolio Manager, you will work with key internal and external stakeholders and contribute to setting and executing the strategy for the Public Markets with a focus on Listed Shares, delivering outcomes that are in the best financial interests of our members. You will play a key role in manager research in Listed Shares and will also provide insights on portfolio construction.
The Public Markets team is responsible for the strategy and implementation of the listed shares, fixed income and active currency asset classes. Responsibilities include manager selection, portfolio construction, portfolio analysis, research and innovation, and contributing to development of Australian Retirement Trusts ongoing investment program.
This role is available as a permanent opportunity.
We are flexible with location - Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.
About you
If this is the right role for you, your skills and qualifications will include:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, investments, commerce, or economics.
- Solid experience working in the Investments industry for the relevant investment domain including knowledge of legislation, regulations, market trends, risk reward optimisation and emerging issues.
- Highly advanced research and analysis capability.
- Solid stakeholder management and negotiation capability.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to present at senior levels.
- Practical and commercial mindset, rigorous but not dogmatic or overly academic, passionate advocate and articulate.
- Solid understanding of the Australian superannuation industry.
How you'll benefit
As part of the Australian Retirement Trust team, you’ll have access to development programs that help you focus on solutions-based outcomes, and innovative ways to support our members. We provide a dynamic and rewarding work environment featuring:
- Competitive salary, bonus, and super offerings
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- A focus on learning and development, including study assistance
- Volunteer and community service leave
- LGBTQI + and disability employee networks
- Wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program and discounted health insurance
- An additional leave day each year on top of annual leave.
Next steps
Make a difference and join a high-performing team where you will be encouraged to be your best. If this sounds like the role for you, apply by Friday 23 September 2022.
