Description At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members. Your New Role The role of Director, Thematic Research is to lead research assignments covering secular themes such as geopolitics, social, demographic, technological and any additional themes that stand to impact the outlook for the global economy and affect how the portfolio is positioned. Drawing on your research, you will provide actionable market and economic insights that support the Fund’s investment strategy, processes, and overall performance to benefit members. Key responsibilities include: Leading and undertaking thematic research assignments across key secular themes that stand to influence the outlook of the global economy and influence portfolio positioning; Leading department-wide thematic research projects providing a top-down macro perspective on thematic trends that stand to impact the portfolio; Providing input into identifying risks and opportunities based on secular themes; Providing research and analysis to help (add) form investment recommendations at both the total and asset class portfolio level; Working together with members of the Asset Allocation team to develop our asset allocation strategy; Working with the investment strategy team to provide thematic research to support the investment strategy for the diversified options; Assisting in the preparation of papers for at AAmix, AAG, Investment Committee (IC), the Board and external presentations that relate to secular themes as required. What You’ll Need Extensive experience working with an institutional investment manager, institutional fund/investor, investment bank or research house; Experience in undertaking significant research projects involving financial and/or economic data, either though university or in the workforce; Strong understanding of investment principles, investment instruments and the financial markets; Demonstrated strong research, quantitative modelling skills, enabling the analysis of asset class returns and portfolio construction; Solid understanding of asset class risk and return drivers and how they can be blended to build portfolios; Experience in preparation and delivery of reports and/or research findings; Experience in statistical / econometric modelling software ideal; Superior tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics, Econometric or a related field; Postgraduate qualifications in finance or investing (e.g. CFA, CAIA, FIAA or similar). Life at AustralianSuper AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you. We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know. What’s Next Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results. AustralianSuper uses AI to review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews. This involves processing your resume, cover letter, and voice recording in Australia and the USA to help assess your suitability for the applied role. When invited to an AI phone screening, you may opt for a traditional phone screening instead. For information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy. https://www.australiansuper.com/careers/candidate-privacy-notice Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.
