Solution Lead – Investment Platforms
Work Environment: Hybrid
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
About AustralianSuper
Join Our Growth Story
AustralianSuper is Australia’s largest pension fund and one of the top 20 globally, managing over £160bn in assets. Our mission is to help members achieve their best financial position in retirement, and we’re expanding globally to deliver on this purpose.
As part of our continued growth, our London office plays a pivotal role in our global investment strategy. We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Lead to join our team – an opportunity to take ownership of cutting-edge technology solutions while leading from the front in an exciting, fast-evolving environment.
We know life and work are connected. That’s why we offer flexible hybrid working, empowering you to achieve balance while pursuing your professional goals.
The Opportunity
As one of the senior technologists in our London office, the Solution Lead – Investment Platforms will be a technical authority, responsible for architecting and designing high-quality investment technology solutions that align with our global architecture frameworks, strategy, and standards.
In this role, you will:
This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and leading by example.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You are an experienced solution designer and technologist with a passion for leading by doing. Equally comfortable inspiring others as you are working hands-on, you thrive in a role that demands autonomy, strategic vision, and deep technical expertise.
What You’ll Bring:
Our Values and Culture
At AustralianSuper, we are driven by our purpose and guided by our values:
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels empowered to succeed. Our London office, a cornerstone of our global growth, is a place where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and careers flourish.
What’s Next
If you’re ready to take on a senior technical role where you can lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.
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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