Change Analyst - Investment Operations

Hydrogen Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Change Analyst for an Australian investment operations transformation based in Sydney. The role is hybrid and contract‑based, partnering with Investment, Operations, Technology and Change teams to translate complex operations change into practical outcomes.

You will map current processes, assess business impact, engage stakeholders, craft communications and training, and support readiness and implementation across future-state operating models.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment management, asset management, superannuation or investment operations.
• Proven experience as a Change Analyst or Business Analyst supporting operational transformation.
• Experience documenting as-is and to-be processes, including process mapping and future-state design.
• Strong experience conducting business impact assessments across people, processes and systems.
• Ability to develop change communications, stakeholder engagement materials, training documentation and business readiness plans.
• Good understanding of investment operations and the interaction between Investment, Operations and Technology.
• Exposure to portfolio management, exposure management, investment platforms or rebalancing processes would be highly regarded.
• Analytical, proactive and able to drive change end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Perform business impact assessments to identify how proposed changes will affect people, processes, systems, roles and responsibilities.
• Develop change management deliverables, including impact assessments, stakeholder engagement plans, communications and business readiness documentation.
• Work closely with Investment, Operations, Technology and project stakeholders to understand change requirements and identify dependencies.
• Prepare and deliver clear communications outlining upcoming changes, impacted teams, new processes and implementation timelines.
• Develop training materials, process guides and supporting documentation to help business teams adopt new ways of working.
• Facilitate workshops to validate current‑state processes, agree future‑state requirements and support stakeholder alignment.
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders, supporting executive decision‑making and approvals.
• Support business readiness activities, implementation planning and the transition to new investment operating processes.
• Identify operational risks, process gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Investment operations

Change management

Business analysis

Process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Training documentation

Job description

Change Analyst – Investment Operations & Transformation

Location: Sydney | Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a leading Australian superannuation fund seeking an experienced Change Analyst to support a significant investment transformation program focused on Exposure Management & Portfolio Rebalancing.

This is a hands‑on role working closely with Investment, Operations, Technology and Change teams to understand existing investment processes, assess the impact of proposed changes and support the transition to a future‑state operating model.

You'll play a key role in ensuring business teams are prepared for change, with a strong focus on process mapping, business impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, communications and training.

This opportunity would suit someone with a strong investment operations background who enjoys translating complex operational change into practical, clearly communicated outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform business impact assessments to identify how proposed changes will affect people, processes, systems, roles and responsibilities.

• Develop change management deliverables, including impact assessments, stakeholder engagement plans, communications and business readiness documentation.

• Work closely with Investment, Operations, Technology and project stakeholders to understand change requirements and identify dependencies.

• Prepare and deliver clear communications outlining upcoming changes, impacted teams, new processes and implementation timelines.

• Develop training materials, process guides and supporting documentation to help business teams adopt new ways of working.

• Facilitate workshops to validate current‑state processes, agree future‑state requirements and support stakeholder alignment.

• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders, supporting executive decision‑making and approvals.

• Support business readiness activities, implementation planning and the transition to new investment operating processes.

• Identify operational risks, process gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement.

About You

• Strong experience within investment management, asset management, superannuation or investment operations is essential.

• Proven experience as a Change Analyst, Business Change Analyst, Process Analyst or Business Analyst supporting operational transformation.

• Demonstrated experience documenting as-is and to-be processes, including process mapping and future‑state operating model design.

• Strong experience conducting business impact assessments across people, processes, systems and operational teams.

• Practical experience developing change communications, stakeholder engagement materials, training documentation and business readiness plans.

• Good understanding of investment operations, investment workflows and the interaction between Investment, Operations and Technology functions.

• Exposure to portfolio management, exposure management, investment platforms or rebalancing processes would be highly regarded.

• Confident facilitating workshops, engaging senior stakeholders and presenting recommendations.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.

• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to build relationships, take ownership and drive change activities through to implementation.