AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia - in the top 20 largest pension funds globally and in the top 50 asset owners globally.
With more than £160bn in assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities.
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.
Your new role:
Our Real Assets Portfolio comprises a combination of listed and unlisted direct equity investments within infrastructure and real estate, together with select pooled vehicle investments.
Reporting to our Investment Director, with a specific development lens, this fixed-term seat will support the investment strategy, and the execution of active asset management and developments in the portfolio for a 12-month period. Taking on duties across:
This position is a regulated/certified FCA seat within the Fund.
This role is based on-site at London King's Cross Estate, one of the core assets of the Fund's global portfolio, with a hybrid work schedule.
You'll need:
Life at AustralianSuper
Our London and New York offices are made up of over 200 talented colleagues and is 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 are both a requirement and opportunity for this role.
We offer great benefits including generous leave type, leading pension contributions, health insurance 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 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.
Progress, powered by purpose.
AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia – in the top 20 largest pension funds globally and in the top 50 asset owners globally.
With more than £160bn in assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities.
Our London and New York offices are made up of over 100 talented colleagues and is 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 are both a requirement and opportunity for this role.
Workplace Initiatives |
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Programme for parents returning to work after Parental Leave? |
No for UK |
Leadership development programmes? |
Yes |
Mentoring programmes? |
Yes |
Coaching programmes? |
No – Exec coaches engaged where needed. Coaching programmes used in Australia |
Employee-led diversity networks? |
Yes |
Internal women’s networking groups? |
Yes |
Open to discussing flexible work arrangements at interview stage? |
Yes |
No. of weeks paid maternity leave at full salary: |
16 weeks |
Minimum weeks tenure required to be eligible for paid maternity leave: |
0 weeks |
No. of weeks paid paternity leave at full salary: |
16 weeks |
Minimum tenure required to be eligible for paid paternity leave: |
0 weeks |
Gender pay gap reporting information |
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Average pay gap: |
% not yet required to report in UK. Will be in place by year end 2023 |
Median pay gap: |
% not yet required to report in UK |
Average bonus gap: |
% not yet required to report in UK. Will be in place by year end 2023 |
Median bonus gap: |
% not yet required to report in UK |
Signatory of the UK Women in Finance Charter? |
Not yet, but plans in place to sign up. |
Targets to raise the number of women in leadership? |
Yes |
Targets to raise the number of BAME individuals in leadership? |
No |
Listed in the Bloomberg Diversity & Inclusion Index? |
No |
Returners Programme
The AS UK office is still a relatively new entity in the UK, but as the platform grows the DE&I agenda will continue to evolve and focus on these programmes and other initiatives.
The Thrive to Lead program has been designed to develop high potential women, identified for their consistent high level of performance, potential and aspiration for progression. The program aims to support and enable emerging females to transition into future career opportunities by developing their authentic leadership style, confidence to lead and stakeholder engagement effectiveness.
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