Associate Director, ESG

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Job Description

Associate Director, ESG and Stewardship | London

• We make a difference, delivering outcomes for our millions of members.
• Join our growing office here in London with over 130 Colleagues.
• Be part of our expanding ESG and Stewardship team covering public and private markets.

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

Reporting to our Head of ESG and Stewardship, Europe, you would be taking on a brand-new Associate Director seat in London, assisting in the integration of material Environmental, Social and Governance factors into the investment portfolio to maximize the investment outcomes of AustralianSuper members.

Joining a small team that covers all asset classes, the Fund is looking for a hands-on ESG and Stewardship specialist with duties and experience of:

• Public and Private investments markets (Real Assets, Equities etc)
• Good track record incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance issues into investments.
• Working within a Fund Manager/Asset Owner type work environment
• Engaging with Boards and Committees
• Assisting across different types of transactions and deals
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• A strong passion for sustainability and ESG topics
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Good knowledge across various ESG and investment frameworks

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.

Life at AustralianSuper

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.

Our London and New York offices are made up of nearly 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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