Business Lead – Investments Platform Adoption chez 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 deliver better outcomes for members.

Your New Role

The Investments Group continues to grow and has recently adopted several new platforms, predominantly a Portfolio Management System to manage the Fund’s unlisted assets (Infrastructure, Property, Private Credit, and Private Equity). The systems adopted by the Fund are a combination Standards & Poor, iLevel and Wall Street Office.

The Business Lead – Investments Platform Adoption role is designed to be a central point of accountability for these new unlisted platforms within the Investments Group.

This is a 12-month contract role based in Melbourne or Sydney.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for domain knowledge and access to business expertise/resources;
• Maintaining visibility and oversight of all changes affecting the platforms and users, including delivery of enhancements and continuous improvement;
• Representing Investments Group in executing change, removing roadblocks, expediting decisions, and ensuring that requirements and solution design aligns with the Group’s strategic objectives;
• Preparing written materials and serving as the sole adviser to the Platforms Owner, Asset Class teams, and decision-making forums on overarching change matters such as architectural fit, access rights, onboarding and documentation;
• Representing platform decision-makers when delegated, articulating and advocating their vision for platform implementation and operation.

What You’ll Need

• SME knowledge with demonstrated acumen & experience in unlisted portfolio models;
• Sound understanding of / experience in the Superannuation Industry and the regulatory environment in which it operates;
• Experience working with unlisted asset tools and systems;
• Experience with financial aspects of platform management including managing budgets and calculating costs vs. return on investment;
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging customer insights to build and develop tailored, innovative and differentiated products and solutions;
• Combination of technical aptitude / judgement, commercial acumen and product management skills;
• Strong business planning and project management skills;
• Ability to synthesise and document complex (often technical) detail into meaningful and readily consumable information that helps inform decision making;
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and research skills, with a strong attention to detail and consideration of business impact;
• Ability to not only liaise with a range of staff, key stakeholders and service providers but influence them to drive change;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships across the business to drive product development and growth;
• Demonstrated negotiation and decision-making ability;
• Ability to balance competing needs and make decisions based on best outcomes for members;
• A tertiary qualification in investments, business, finance or technology, or commensurate experience.

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity.  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.

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.