Investment Manager - Unlisted Asset Management

Job Description

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world. HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them. Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact As the Investment Manager – Unlisted Asset Management, you will be responsible for ongoing asset management of unlisted assets at HESTA across Infrastructure, Property and Private Equity. The role will have primary responsibility across asset management functions but also contribute to Investment Management functions within the Unlisted Assets team. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and creation of asset strategy and asset management governance plans. Monitoring and oversight of Unlisted Assets including quarterly reporting. Implementation of agreed asset management governance plans across Infrastructure, Property and Private Equity asset classes. Assist Asset Class Investment Managers in managing external investment relationships, including oversight of investments and performance to ensure consistency with strategy. Exercising governance rights and oversight through Advisory Committee, Board or Board observer positions. Leading, coaching and mentoring team members within a matrix organisational structure. About You With a preference for asset management over acquisitions, you will ideally have significant experience in overseeing investments in infrastructure, property or private equity. You will have experience working on a range of asset management deliverables within an investment context, including the ability to co-ordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams with strict deadlines. Key technical skills include setting and implementing asset strategies, financial modelling, understanding business financials and overseeing investment valuations. Excellent communication skills are essential in this role, particularly to engage senior and C-Suite executives. You will be able to demonstrate your abilities with problem solving, critical thinking, proactivity and being resilient within the context of managing investments in Unlisted Assets. Preference for the role to be based in Melbourne but open to Sydney. Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees: Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave. Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools. Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7. Your financial wellbeing matters, up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team at and we’ll call you to discuss. Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr