NED Principal (UK)

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Job Description

AustralianSuper, the largest pension fund in Australia and listed as a top 20 largest pension fund globally, are recruiting a new role, Principal, Global NED Program , in our Investments team based in London. This role plays a leading role in the implementation of the private market strategies by taking primary responsibility for delivering a highly effective and engaging Non-Executive Director (NED) Program across the UK and US offices in support of the Fund and our International growth plans, supporting our multi location international business.

• We make a difference, delivering outcomes for our millions of members.
• Key strategic role within our Private Markets team as we support the International Investment Growth Strategy.
• This role is a rare opportunity to help build our Private Markets investment capability in London & North America, partnering with stakeholders at all levels.

Purpose:

AustralianSuper nominates NEDs to the Board of companies that it owns directly in its infrastructure, real estate and private equity portfolios.

The primary accountability of the Principal, Global NED Program is to drive the development and implementation of a global NED Program that increases value to members, the AustralianSuper Investments team and participants in the NED Program.

This role, working with the Principal, Global NED Program in Australia sets the strategic direction of the global NED Program. The role includes responsibility for executing;

• the international NED network strategy,
• international NED recruitment,
• international NED induction & education activities in the UK and US markets.

Working together with your Australian based counterpart you will also oversight implementation of the procedures governing the NED and Senior Advisor program, including recruitment, nominations, contracting, onboarding and performance assessment in accordance with internal policies, and managing the liaison with the relevant approval committees and delegates.

In addition to attending and organising/facilitating events, education sessions and developing associated platforms and resources to facilitate high levels of engagement and investment outcomes, you will also be focussed on continuous improvement to ensure a positive and frictionless experience for NEDs.

In partnership with the infrastructure, real estate & private equity teams, you will be accountable for:

• NED Program strategy -collaborate on the overarching NED program strategy and develop the UK/US roadmap, identifying key deliverables and success measures for endorsement by Investments senior leadership team.
• NED program delivery -
• build the NED network;
• attract and recruit high calibre and skilled NEDs;
• deliver an engaging program of events and resources for NEDs to enhance performance and the reputation of the Fund.
• build the frameworks, policies and processes to efficiently implement and administer the NED program.
• NED program ambassador - full ownership and accountability for the NED program with internal and external stakeholders and current and potential NEDs in the UK and US markets.
• Relationships - develop and maintain relationships with NEDs, key internal stakeholders and global vendors to advance the interests of the NED program in the UK and US markets. Develop strong relationships with private markets Investment teams and other teams across the Fund (ESG, Fund Services, Corporate Affairs and Investment Relations).
• Value-add activities - work with the NED program team to develop strategies and frameworks to extract further value from the NED network and program, including origination, advisory and mentoring programs, and develop a NED alumni program.

The candidate profile we'd like to apply - noting we don't expect that all candidates will fulfill all these experiences.

• Experience (12+ years) at an executive level in stakeholder management, communications & marketing, program management, strategy consulting and/or operational roles, preferably within private markets.
• Ability to engage with and establish relationships with senior stakeholders both externally (eg board directors) and internally.
• Ability to drive results and outcomes and respond dynamically within a growing and changing environment.
• Ability to engage with asset teams to drive process improvements and positive outcomes.
• Strategic and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Advanced use of MS Office products especially Word, Powerpoint and Excel.

What you'll need

Culture is key at AustralianSuper and we are looking for someone who has a delivery mindset, can challenge thinking and influence outcomes at a senior level & that enjoys working in a collaborative & supportive team.

Life at AustralianSuper

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.

Our London and New York offices are made up of 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.

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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