Investment Manager - Direct Equities

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.
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We are seeking an Australian Equities Investment Manager to join our Direct Equities program. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our internal portfolio management team and make a meaningful impact on our members' financial futures.

As Investment Manager, Direct Equities, you will be part of the team responsible for the strategic oversight and portfolio management of HESTA's direct equities investment program, with a focus on Australian equities. You will contribute to HESTA's Total Portfolio Approach and be a people leader for Analysts in the team.

In this pivotal role, you will contribute to portfolio strategy development and implementation for internally managed Australian equities, driving investment decisions through comprehensive research and market insights. You'll be responsible for managing portfolio risk/return attributes while ensuring compliance with mandate guidelines, and developing enhanced investment process platforms. Your role will involve conducting in-depth strategic analysis of companies, including their competitive advantages and sustainability practices, while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders including companies, investment banks and research providers. As a leader, you'll mentor and develop your team while contributing significantly to HESTA's responsible investment initiatives and ESG integration.

About You

The successful candidate will possess undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in business, accounting, commerce, economics, or a related field, complemented by proven experience in Australian equity research and extensive experience in portfolio management. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency, are essential. CFA qualification or relevant postgraduate finance qualifications are highly regarded, as is experience with an investment bank, super fund, fund manager, or in project finance.

We're looking for a strategic thinker with leadership and mentoring skills. You'll need to demonstrate outstanding stakeholder management abilities and possess a deep understanding of Australian and global financial markets. Your track record should show success in equity analysis and portfolio management, coupled with a genuine commitment to ESG principles and responsible investing. Most importantly, you'll bring a growth mindset and dedication to continuous learning that aligns with our organisational values.

Join HESTA and you'll step into an impactful investment management role in a purpose-driven organisation where you can directly influence investment strategies and drive meaningful change. We're committed to supporting your professional development and career growth within a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

If you're passionate about investment management and want to contribute to Australians' retirement outcomes, we want to hear from you.

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