Senior Analyst - Private Markets Operations

HESTA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave for moments that matter

Professional development support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

HESTA is seeking a driven professional to join our newly formed team overseeing unlisted assets within a superannuation fund environment. You will manage day-to-day operations for assets such as property, infrastructure, private equity, and liquid alternatives, ensuring smooth onboarding, capital calls, and distributions.

You will own the currency hedging program and drive process improvements. This role requires collaboration with internal Investment Managers, external fund managers, and

Qualifications

• Experience in unlisted assets lifecycle from deal through to distributions and reporting.
• Knowledge of custody processes and superannuation structures.
• Exposure to investment activities of a superannuation fund.
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations for HESTA’s unlisted assets (property, infrastructure, private equity, liquid alternatives).
• Manage investments from onboarding through to capital calls and distributions across multiple deals.
• Own currency hedging program for unlisted assets and oversee data quality in the register.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives within the team.

Skills

Unlisted assets lifecycle

Custody processes

Superannuation exposure

Stakeholder communication

Education

Commerce/Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

RG97 reporting

Job description

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 is a chance to step into a newly formed team that is growing as HESTA grows. You will take on more ownership, work with senior stakeholders and help shape how the team runs. You will build deep expertise in complex unlisted assets, with the freedom to improve processes and drive automation.

About The Role

Working with internal Investment Managers, external fund managers and our custodian you will run the day-to-day operations for HESTA’s unlisted assets including property, infrastructure, private equity and liquid alternatives. You will manage investments from onboarding through to capital calls and distributions, often with several deals in play at once.

• Own the currency hedging program for unlisted assets, with instructions prepared and reviewed weekly
• Keep the unlisted investments register accurate and resolve data quality issues quickly
• Coordinate year-end valuations and support regulatory reporting, including RG97 and APRA requirements
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives that uplift team operations

About You

You bring a passion for keeping complex investments running smoothly. You have built your experience in a superannuation fund, custodian or fund manager. You take initiative, solve problems early and work easily across teams. You stay calm when priorities shift, and you communicate with confidence at every level, from external managers to senior stakeholders

• Solid understanding of the unlisted asset lifecycle, from the deal being struck and funded through to drawdowns, distributions, valuations and reporting
• Working knowledge of custody processes and superannuation structures
• Exposure to investment activities of a superannuation fund
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, finance or accounting

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 Affimation 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.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position