AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia – in the top 20 largest pension funds globally and top 50 asset owners globally.

With more than US$190 billion in current 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

Due to our significant growth, we are expanding our investment capabilities in New York, focusing on Infrastructure, Property, Private Debt and Private Equity. 

By joining our team in New York, you will have the opportunity to play a leading role in establishing, implementing, and maintaining a highly effective Asset Management program in the US working with the global Asset Management program team. 

The purpose of this position is to implement and maintain a highly effective asset management program that drives value in each of the assets in the Real Assets portfolio (currently primarily direct equity minority investments in infrastructure assets) and oversee certain portfolio assets directly. 

Key Responsibilities 

Asset Management:

• Enhance and continuously improve the asset management program by working with asset management teams to drive value in the investments held within the Real Assets Portfolio, including the monitoring, performance analysis and insights across the existing portfolio. 
• Work with the global Asset Management Program team to identify, plan and embed best practice frameworks and processes in the US.
• Take responsibility for overseeing certain Real Asset portfolio companies, including leading the asset team and acting as AustralianSuper’s appointed Board Director or Observer.
  Bring operational, change management and/or transformation expertise to assist asset management teams to drive positive outcomes through asset transition and asset ownership.

Transactions:

• Assist with transaction execution including investment review, analysis, and assessment of new infrastructure opportunities, together with working on transition plans to onboard new investments. 

Relationships:

• Build and maintain relationships with relevant investment peers, managers, and advisers who can assist in the execution of the Real Assets Strategy, specifically by providing insights on best practice asset management. 

Talent:

• Develop and coach junior team members and foster a positive team environment that is centered on continued value creation.

What you’ll need  

Culture is key at AustralianSuper and we are looking for someone who is a team player that enjoys working in a high performing collaborative team.

• Significant experience (12 years) in portfolio asset management, strategy consulting, change management, transformation and/or operational roles, preferably within infrastructure or property assets.
• Ability to engage with and establish relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally (i.e., asset board members). 
• Ability to build relationships with asset teams to implement process improvements and drive positive outcomes.

Pay transparency notice

The salary range for this position is $280,000 to $350,000 plus discretionary bonus (this is based on full-time hours, located in New York City). The base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience and refers to the amount AustralianSuper is willing to pay at the time of posting.

Life at AustralianSuper

Our New York office is made up of nearly 50 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 401(K) matching, 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.

This role is based on-site at 1251 Avenues of the Americas, with a hybrid work schedule.

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

All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, ancestry, sex which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religious belief, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected basis, all as defined by applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.