Senior Investment Analyst - Defensive Assets

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 this critical role, you will contribute to strategy and sector configuration, assist with the management and oversight of HESTA’s multi-manager defensive assets investment program, interacting with the fascinating world of global fixed income fund management, ultimately seeking great returns for our members. 

 
The role involves partnering with some of the world’s best global debt and alternative credit managers, where you will conduct fund manager research and selection and assist with fund manager appointment, termination and transition process. You will contribute ideas in formulating asset class investment strategies and play a key role in preparing presentations for internal stakeholders, including the HESTA Investment Committee.

 
About you

 
With a passion for fixed income investments you have been developing your investment experience in an Investment Bank, Asset Consultant, Rating Agency, Fund Manager or Superannuation Fund. Essential knowledge for this role includes Defensive asset classes such as global debt securities, private credit and listed credit.

Key to success in this role is skill with financial modelling, investment analytics and fundamental credit research. Additionally, you will ideally have experience in analysing fund managers, portfolios and knowledge of multi-manager strategy formulation and processes required to manage transaction due diligence and investment implementation. 

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