We are Australia's largest superannuation fund, here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, we create meaningful value for members and our communities through our diverse workforce of highly competent and highly motivated employees.

Your new team

Our Investments group values its people and capability above all.

Having made the decision to internalise a significant proportion of our investment activity, we have carefully established a team of talented and highly capable funds management professionals, united in their purpose to improve retirement outcomes for AustralianSuper members.

The Investment group's key activities include Asset Allocation & Research, and Total Portfolio Management, as well as asset classes that include Fixed Income & Currency, Capital Markets, Equities and Mid Risk Portfolios.

Our environment enables you to seize exciting career opportunities, to feel trusted and respected, and to lead a fulfilling life with true workplace flexibility. At AustralianSuper, every role can flex and we welcome a conversation to understand what flexibility means to you.

The role will report to the Head of Quantitative and Derivative Strategies.

Your new role

The Senior Analyst role will support the research, development and management of derivative and systematic alternative risk premia strategies of the FICC Quantitative and Derivative Strategies (QDS) team

Some of your responsibilities are:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis into derivative and systematic alternative risk premia strategies;
• Support the development of an expanded suite of strategies across rates, currency, commodities and volatility asset classes
• Support the development and industrialisation of quantitative research systems
• Assist with all aspects of portfolio management activities of the QDS team in line with mandate objectives and constraints
• Collaborate with the wider FICC team and other asset classes to enhance the Fund's overall research capabilities, insights and investment decisions

What you'll need

• Strong knowledge of derivatives strategies and instruments across rates, currency, commodities and volatility asset classes
• Proven quantitative analysis and modelling skills
• Strong programming skills preferably in Python
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to communicate in a simple and effective manner for different level of audiences and stakeholders
• Willingness to learn and contribute to team initiatives and activities, including contributing to team discussions on investment issues
• Experience in building and maintaining quantitative models and data using Python
• Research and portfolio management experience of derivatives-based quantitative strategies across rates, currency, commodities or volatility markets

What you'll get in return

You will be working with a manager who values and supports your personal growth, in a growing, dynamic and authentic organisation that promotes integrity and puts members first. Other benefits include a competitive salary, genuine flexible working arrangements, discounted travel, income protection insurance and generous leave entitlements.

We are committed to the recruitment, development and support of a diverse workforce into an environment which is inclusive, embraces diversity in all its forms and is a place where you can be you. All roles can flex at AustralianSuper and we're happy to discuss what this can look like for you.

We are proud to be a WGEA certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (8 years running) and to be recognised as one of Australia's top 10 workplaces for Dads.

What's next

Please 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.

Be Inspired, Be Bold, Be You

Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper's Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.