AddressAbout US
UniSuper began with a single compelling idea: we can deliver better value. As one of Australia's largest super funds, we're passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of our members and employees.
We foster an environment where performance excellence shines. From day one, you'll be empowered to bring your whole self to work and drive positive change.
We're now one of Australia's largest superannuation funds with over 615,000 members* and approximately $124 billion* in funds under management with a robust growth profile.
With over 70% of funds managed in-house UniSuper is considered to be a pioneer among industry funds with respect to building an internal investment capability and are considered a key player in most facets of Australian financial markets
The role
With a Property portfolio of $14 billion including comprising an unlisted property portfolio of more than $8 billion and listed property investments of more than $5 billion, UniSuper is a market leading participant in the property market delivering long term returns for our members. We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join our high performing and award-winning Investments team.
The position will be responsible for delivering enhanced performance from shopping centres such as Karrinyup (Perth), Pacific Fair (Gold Coast), Macquarie Centre (Sydney), Malvern Central (Melbourne) and Marrickville Metro (Sydney). Working in the property team and reporting to the Head of Property, you'll be working alongside the Senior Manager Property and our external manager GPT Group to provide strategic oversight and implement investment initiatives on our directly owned property retail portfolio.
Whilst focused on the directly owned shopping centres, the role will offer opportunities to work alongside the broader team on the diversified property portfolio including the fund's industrial and office assets, exposures to leading wholesale pool managers such as Goodman, ISPT, Dexus, GPT, Mirvac, Lendlease and QIC as well as collaborating with the broader UniSuper Investments team.
Areas of focus will include:
- Implementing key strategic initiatives as detailed in the annual asset class strategy
- Assist with ongoing day-to-day asset and portfolio management primarily focused on the retail property portfolio
- Developing and cultivating relationships with each underlying manager and key internal and external stakeholders within the asset class
- Driving comprehensive and disciplined due diligence on new investments, and ongoing due diligence for existing investments
- Review and manage corporate actions and periodic asset valuations
- Assist with implementing ESG initiatives for the property portfolio including reporting, on-going monitoring and engagement with key stakeholders
- Monitoring, managing and measuring the key characteristics and return drivers of the asset class
About you
As an experienced analyst, you should be a self-motivated individual with strong personal integrity, seeking to join a highly successful in-house investment team.You will also bring:
- Relevant experience gained in either investment management, analysis, advice and/or asset management within the Property asset class
- Experience in the retail property sector would be an advantage
- Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience with a sound knowledge of the Australian property industry, including its participants, key markets and structure
- Investment analysis and/or research experience within financial markets
- Proven analytical ability and technical competence, paired with well-developed project management and organisational capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate at all levels within an organisation
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborating successfully within the broader investments team
Why Work For Us
We believe that the best way to achieve great things is when we come together and collaborate. Therefore, we ask you to be able to commit to 60% of your time in office.
UniSuper's high performance culture is supported by a range of benefits that demonstrates our commitment to ensuring our employees achieve their full potential, thrive, and grow their career with us. These include:
- A personal development budget of $1500 to support employees in their professional growth.
- The opportunity to choose between 17% and 11% superannuation
- 3 days over Christmas and 3 days 'Community and Culture' leave allowing you to celebrate and contribute to things that are important to you outside of work
- Exceptional parental leave to support employees in balancing their work and family responsibilities.
- Mental physical and financial well-being initiatives
At UniSuper, we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workplace, where everybody can thrive. We believe that having a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, abilities, and skills is crucial for delivering great retirement outcomes for our members. We invite you to apply for the roles that suit your career aspirations, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed.
