Senior Investment Operations Analyst - Implementation

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

This role sits at the heart of how investment decisions get put into action — managing the transition of investment assets, the implementation of manager and structure changes, and a range of operational initiatives that keep our investment execution running smoothly.

You'll work closely with people across the investment team, external fund managers and custodian. It's a role for someone who enjoys an organised approach to work, thrives on detail, and is comfortable translating complex investment decisions into well-executed, well-documented outcomes.

Please note this role could be based in Melbourne or Sydney.

About the role

• Analyse the implementation aspects of potential investment decisions, including the impact on investment outcomes, and advise stakeholders to ensure successful execution
• Project manage the implementation of investment decisions, manager and asset transitions (including contributions and redemptions), investment structure changes and new instruments
• Develop and maintain a documented control framework for all manager and asset transition events
• Deploy implementation and transition plans and checklists, communicate with stakeholders, and monitor activities to ensure risks are identified and mitigated
• Prepare post-transition reviews to support continuous improvement and quantify implementation costs

About you

• Demonstrated experience in an investment operations role requiring strong numerical application and attention to detail
• Experience in a role requiring an understanding of superannuation investment structures and processes
• Proven ability to build positive relationships across a broad range of stakeholders, with strong communication skills across both business and technical audiences, and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
• Solid understanding of middle, front and back-office processes
• Knowledge of transaction lifecycles for listed assets (equities, debt and cash) and unlisted assets (pooled investment vehicles and direct)
• Working knowledge of derivative products and their use in transitions, rebalances and overlays would be highly desirable
• A collaborative approach, sound judgement, and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and strong risk 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