Associate Investment Director | Real Assets | 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Fixed term Finance Asset Management Investments

Job Description

  • Real Assets Investment seat in London
  • International Portfolio, including Kings Cross & Canada Water developments
  • Work across broad property and infrastructure assets


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:

  • Development & Asset Management, across the UK and European portfolio
  • Transaction Execution, commercial and technical negotiations that inform the underwrite process
  • Portfolio Research & Reporting
  • Internal and External stakeholder management
  • Asset level performance oversight and asset management analysis to support fund reporting and risk management practices.

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:

  • Significant real estate experience focused on development, investment management and or asset management.
  • Exposure working on substantially large transactions and projects
  • Passion for property development, keeping up to date on recent transactions, market trends and best in class projects
  • Ability to work in a small team, drive outcomes, whilst capable of autonomous working
  • Relevant degree in Finance/Property, or equivalent
  • Excellent communication and commercial skills, with an eye for detail and deadlines
  • Experience in Development Management Agreements and their administration
  • Understanding of ESG factors within the real assets space.
  • European language would be a bonus, but not essential


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.

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