Associate Portfolio Manager – Macro Rates

About the Opportunity

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 deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members.

Responsibilities

• Developing investment recommendations for the Head of Macro Rates across select active duration, curve and country relative value positions;
• Conducting macroeconomic research and analysis on select economies, focusing on financial market implications and investment opportunities related to interest rate exposures;
• Preparing periodic management reports on strategy, exposure, portfolio activity and performance, and contributing to Committee papers and internal forums on macroeconomics, financial markets and asset allocation in FIC portfolios;
• Supporting the Head of Macro Rates in managing exposures, including portfolio construction, risk modelling, performance measurement and attribution analysis;
• Collaborating with the Liquidity & Implementation team to optimize implementation and execution of investment strategies, including monitoring liquidity parameters and RG97 costs.

About You

What You’ll Need

• Experience in analysis of economies and financial markets, preferably with demonstrated exposure to fixed income markets;
• Exceptional macroeconomic analytical skills;
• Strong quantitative modeling and database management skills;
• Superior tertiary level qualification(s) in Commerce, Economics, Business, Finance or related discipline;
• Post-graduate level qualification(s) in Finance or related disciplines (eg. CFA) desirable;
• Experience in preparation and delivery of reports and/or research findings;
• Experience in Advanced use of MS Office products and investment system/s especially Excel and Bloomberg.

Benefits

Life at AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organization. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment.

About Company

AustralianSuper is a profit-to-member superannuation fund run only for members, dedicated to helping members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. The organization values talented, inspiring colleagues and passionate leaders who share in the purpose of delivering outstanding outcomes.