Analyst - Investment Risk and Analytics

Careers with Impact

More than one million Australians trust us with their money, and that trust shapes how we work every day. Our members sit at the centre of everything we do, guiding our decisions and the impact we strive to make.

We’re looking for people who are purpose-driven and accountable, who value inclusion and collaboration, and who are proactive in managing risk to protect our members’ long-term outcomes. In return, you’ll be part of an organisation where your work contributes to strong returns, real-world impact, and a culture that reflects the communities our members serve

Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact

We're seeking a detail-oriented Investment Risk & Analytics Analyst to join our independent analytics team. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in supporting investment risk reporting and monitoring through data preparation, analysis, and dashboarding, working with cutting-edge technology to deliver valuable insights to our Investment and Risk teams.

What You'll Do
•    Produce and maintain routine investment analytics and reports
•    Develop and maintain Python-based analytics scripts and workflows
•    Create and maintain interactive dashboards for stakeholders
•    Perform data preparation, validation, and reconciliation
•    Support Investment Committee and Board reporting
•    Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives

What You'll Need
Essential Qualifications & Skills:

•    Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related field
•    Strong Python programming skills for data analysis
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
•    Experience with data manipulation and validation
•    Solid dashboarding and data visualization capabilities
•    Version control knowledge (Git/Bitbucket)
•    Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Desirable Skills:
•    SQL and cloud-based platform experience
•    Power BI or similar visualization tool expertise
•    Basic understanding of investment products
•    Financial services industry experience
•    CFA, FRM, or relevant risk qualifications

What We Offer
•    Opportunity to work with a collaborative, innovative team
•    Professional development and growth opportunities
•    Supportive learning environment
•    Exposure to cutting-edge investment analytics
•    Work that directly impacts investment decision-making

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 careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss. 

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position