Investment Analyst - Systematic Research

Careers with Impact 

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world. 

HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them. 

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

As an Investment Analyst – Systematic Research, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting dynamic asset allocation through quantitative research and market analysis. Working closely with senior investment leaders, you’ll contribute to the development and refinement of systematic models, signals and portfolio construction approaches used to assess valuations, risks and opportunities across asset classes.

You’ll be involved in end-to-end investment research, analysing market and economic developments, testing ideas, and engaging with internal stakeholders and external research partners to challenge thinking and strengthen outcomes. Your work will directly inform investment insights and recommendations. 

A day in the role may include: 

• Analysing market data and macro signals to support asset allocation decisions 

• Contributing to the development, testing and documentation of quantitative models and investment signals 

• Collaborating with portfolio managers and investment colleagues on market scenarios and research insights 

• Preparing clear analysis and recommendations to support investment discussions 

• Engaging with external managers, banks or research partners to explore ideas and market views 

This role suits an analytically minded investment professional with a few years’ experience who enjoys combining data, markets and technology, and is looking to deepen their impact within a collaborative, high-performing investment team. 

 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