Senior Portfolio Manager - Industrials

AustralianSuper; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job Description

AustralianSuper, the largest pension fund in Australia and listed as a top 20 largest pension fund globally, is recruiting a pivotal senior investments role in our UK business that will play a key role in delivering to our Global Equities direct investment strategy managed from London.

Reporting to the Head of Core Equity, the candidate will oversee all industrial research activity for the global equity team. The candidate will have extensive experience in global industrials and provide research analysis, sector reviews, and stock ideas for the internally managed global equity strategies.

The Fund:

AustralianSuper, Australia's largest superannuation and a profit-for-member fund, helps members achieve their best financial position in retirement.

The Role:

The role acts as a sector specialist within the global equity industrial sector, ultimately delivering target alpha aligned to the Global Core Equity investment strategy. This is a critical role aimed at integrating fundamental and quantitative research activities into our global equity portfolios in a structured manner. Global equities represent the largest individual asset class for our fund, with a strategic ambition to manage the majority of assets internally and consistently deliver positive alpha.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Strong understanding of the global equity industrial universe with over 15 years' experience of industrial sector coverage.
2. Development of junior team members.
3. Conduct thorough research on companies, industries, and market trends to support investment decisions.
4. Develop and maintain financial models to forecast future performance and valuations.
5. Collaborate with other members of the investment team to develop and implement investment strategies.
6. Prepare detailed investment reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
7. Monitor and review the performance of existing investments and recommend adjustments as needed.
8. Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and industry news to inform investment strategies.
9. Participate in meetings with company management, industry experts, and other stakeholders to gather insights and build relationships.
10. Mentor junior team members.

People and Fund Leadership:

1. Motivate and inspire the team and suppliers by demonstrating commitment to the Fund's values, decision pillars, and leadership principles.
2. Ensure our Members First culture is consistently and firmly embedded across the team.
3. Contribute both functional expertise and broader leadership and business management ideas, skills, and experience as part of cross-Fund initiatives.
4. Ensure that effective career development plans are in place for the team.

Stakeholder Management:

1. Nurture and maintain internal relationships across all levels of the Fund.

Governance and Compliance:

1. Ensure relevant legislative and organisational requirements are met; keep up to date on all key changes to relevant regulations.
2. Ensure appropriate and relevant governance structures, policies, and processes are followed, and advocate for continuous improvement.
3. Ensure risk is managed in accordance with the Fund's Risk Management Framework including risk identification and management, risk profiling, risk reporting, and incident management.
4. Implement strong risk controls on processes, policies, and systems to ensure breaches are limited; actively build and promote a team culture of compliance and risk management awareness and appreciation.

What we're looking for in prospective candidates:

1. CFA designation is highly desirable.
2. Proven experience in global equities investment, with a strong track record of performance.
3. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and financial statements.
4. Strong knowledge of global equity markets, including key drivers, trends, and risks.
5. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
6. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
7. A high level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical standards.

Life at AustralianSuper:
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 ultimately to deliver better outcomes for members.

Our London and New York offices are made up of ~200 talented colleagues and are expected to grow four-fold over the next three years meaning when you join you become a key part of building our culture.

As we collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones, flexibility in work hours is both a requirement and opportunity for this role. 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.