Senior Credit Analyst - Fixed Income

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

Join HESTA's internal Fixed Income team and play a pivotal role in shaping the credit strategy of one of Australia's leading superannuation funds. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work — managing portfolios that deliver real retirement outcomes for HESTA members.

•    Deliver fundamental credit research across corporates, banks, and structured products — initiating coverage, conducting periodic reviews, and driving trade recommendations.
•    Maintain internal credit scores and shadow ratings, underpinned by detailed financial models and sector analysis.
•    Contribute to portfolio management strategy across internally managed Fixed Income, Enhanced Cash, and Domestic Private Debt portfolios.
•    Support the team's right of veto on domestic private credit transactions through rigorous due diligence.
•    Help implement and develop HESTA's ESG and Responsible Investment policies within the fixed income portfolio.
•    Build and manage external market relationships to source new insights and stay across credit market thematics.

This role could be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

About You

•    Demonstrated credit analyst experience of Australian corporate credit at a super fund, fund manager, investment bank or research house
•    Strong financial modelling and credit risk analytics skills
•    Experience analysing debt security issuers and conducting relative value assessment
•    Track record delivering to deadlines across multiple stakeholders
•    Rigorous analytical thinker with sharp attention to detail
•    Motivated by outcomes and continuous improvement
•    Strong communicator who can present complex credit views clearly
•    Comfortable in a collaborative, values-driven team environment
•    Undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in accounting, commerce, or economics 
•    Deep knowledge of defensive asset classes including credit, debt, and cash
•    Familiarity with Australian superannuation, investment governance, and industry fund culture

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