Senior ESG Portfolio Integration Lead (Hybrid)

Hostplus Superannuation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% super contribution

Hybrid work environment

Dedicated development budget

Extra leave over Christmas

5 days flex leave

20 weeks parental leave

Wellness program & EAP

Long service leave access

Subsidised financial advice

Job summary

Hostplus is seeking a Responsible Investment Manager - Portfolio Integration to embed ESG across its investment portfolio. You will drive ESG integration, enhance analytics, and strengthen governance frameworks, providing insights for long‑term sustainable performance across asset classes.

You will collaborate with the Head of Responsible Investment and investment teams to support ESG due diligence, reporting and regulatory obligations, including PRI disclosures, and develop frameworks and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Sustainability or Data Science.
• Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• 5+ years ESG portfolio analysis experience in institutional investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG integration across a diverse portfolio and asset classes.
• Develop and enhance ESG risk, opportunity and performance analytics.
• Support investment decision‑making through ESG due diligence and portfolio analysis.
• Partner with investment teams and external managers on ESG governance.
• Contribute to sustainable investment initiatives including the new SRI option.
• Prepare reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
• Support PRI reporting and sustainability disclosures.

Skills

ESG analytics

Portfolio integration

Stakeholder comms

Education

Finance/Economics/Commerce/Sustainability/Data Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to our members dignified retirement?

At Hostplus, we're committed to delivering strong long-term outcomes for our members while investing responsibly for the future. As the Responsible Investment Manager - Portfolio Integration, you will play a pivotal role in embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations across our investment portfolio, helping to ensure responsible investment principles are integrated into decision-making across all asset classes where appropriate.

The opportunity

Working closely with the Head of Responsible Investment, Investment teams and senior stakeholders, you will drive ESG integration initiatives, enhance portfolio analytics, strengthen governance frameworks and provide insights that support sustainable long-term investment performance. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of responsible investment at one of Australia's leading superannuation funds.

In this role you will:

• Lead the integration of ESG considerations across a diverse investment portfolio and asset classes.
• Develop and enhance ESG risk, opportunity and performance analytics, including automated reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Support investment decision-making through ESG due diligence, portfolio analysis and risk assessments.
• Partner with investment teams, external managers and service providers to improve ESG integration practices and governance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Fund's sustainable and responsible investment initiatives, including the new SRI option.
• Monitor emerging ESG trends, regulatory developments and industry best practices to inform investment strategy.
• Prepare high-quality reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
• Support PRI reporting, sustainability disclosures, modern slavery reporting and other regulatory obligations.
• Develop and maintain ESG integration frameworks, policies, processes and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen ESG data quality, reporting capability and investment governance.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Sustainability, Data Science or a related discipline. Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.
• 5+ years' experience in undertaking ESG portfolio analysis ESG asset class integration within an institutional investment environment.
• Proficient in conducting ESG risk analysis and due diligence for an investment portfolio.
• Proficiency in tools such as Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Direct experience within a superannuation fund, institutional asset owner, asset manager or investment manager is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience integrating ESG considerations across multiple asset classes, including property, real estate, and private market investments.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, responsible investment principles and ESG risk management practices.
• Practical experience developing, automating and enhancing portfolio ESG analytics, reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Proven ability to analyse ESG data, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear investment insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting investment manager selection, monitoring, stewardship and active ownership activities.
• Confidence preparing Investment Committee, Board and regulatory reporting, with the ability to communicate complex ESG concepts in a clear and concise manner.

What can we offer you?

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• We contribute 3% more to your super on top of the standard employer amount
• A hybrid and flexible work environment
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid “flex leave”, so that you can take time out when you need it
• 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Total Wellness Program, including benefits such as free flu shots, comprehensive EAP support, access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
• Community service leave
• Salary continuance insurance
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 2 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at ******@hostplus.com.au and to let us know how we can support.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the prompts to make an application.

We have a responsibility to act in the best interests of our members. As part of this, all employment offers are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening requirements. These include, but are not limited to, a National Police Check, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check, and verification of qualifications and professional credentials.

Applicants must also have current and unrestricted work rights in Australia, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

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