Investment Operations Lead — Scale, Govern & Transform

ESSSuper; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSSuper in Melbourne is seeking a Head of Investment Operations to lead end-to-end investment operations, build a scalable, compliant operating framework and drive governance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the CFO, you will manage onboarding of managers, liquidity, pricing, and reporting to committees, while developing a high-performing team in a member-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Significant investment operations experience within superannuation, asset management, custody or financial services.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of investment structures, public and private markets, derivatives, liquidity management, valuation and unit pricing.
• Experience working within a regulated environment and familiarity with APRA requirements and relevant ASIC guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the investment operations function across the investment lifecycle.
• Oversee investment manager onboarding, transitions and mandate changes.
• Manage liquidity, cash flows, unit pricing and valuation governance activities.
• Maintain oversight of custodians, investment managers and other service providers.
• Drive process improvement, automation and operational transformation initiatives.
• Strengthen operational controls and support compliance with APRA and ASIC requirements.
• Provide reporting and insights to Investment Committee, Executive and Board stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team while fostering a collaborative and member-focused culture.

Skills

Investment operations experience

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce or Business

CFA

CA/CPA or similar

Job description

ESSSuper in Melbourne is seeking a Head of Investment Operations to lead end-to-end investment operations, build a scalable, compliant operating framework and drive governance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the CFO, you will manage onboarding of managers, liquidity, pricing, and reporting to committees, while developing a high-performing team in a member-focused environment.