Senior Analyst - Operational Risk - Investment Management

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

In the role of Senior Analyst – Investment Business Risk, you’ll be part of the team that is a driving force behind excellence in operational risk management, partnering directly with the Investment Management team to deliver outstanding results and shape the future of first line risk in Investments at HESTA.

You'll be instrumental in fostering a culture of risk awareness and deliver optimised operational risk metrics and reports that drive business success. Leveraging your knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality outcomes, implement strategic change initiatives, you will champion risk awareness, culture and maturity across the team. 

About You

You're a risk professional with financial services experience who thrives on complexity and brings knowledge in superannuation and/or investment/asset management. You have a working knowledge of regulatory environments and compliance requirements, complemented by your understanding of risk and governance frameworks.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role as part of a Compliance, Audit or Risk team in the financial services industry. You have operated as a trusted advisor, working through regulatory changes and regulator requests, developing robust operational risk frameworks and facilitating risk assessment workshops for diverse stakeholders.

You combine analytical thinking with a collaborative approach, transforming complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions. Your attention to detail, documentation expertise, and talent for building strong working relationships make you an invaluable asset to any team.

Professional qualifications in risk management, finance, or related field and relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, physics, actuarial science or other relevant areas will be highly regarded.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

o    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!).

o    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.

o    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.

o    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