Senior Associate, Private Markets - Fund Operations

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Job Description

Senior Associate, Private Markets Operations

Work Environment: Hybrid
Location: Kings Cross Estate, London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Shape the future of global investments through innovative real asset and private market strategies.
• Drive meaningful impact by helping secure retirement outcomes for millions.
• Grow your expertise in a collaborative, international environment.

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. We are committed to helping our members achieve their best financial position in retirement. As part of our exciting global expansion, including the continued growth of our London office, we are seeking talented professionals ready to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

We understand the importance of balance in today's world. That's why we offer flexible hybrid working, empowering you to balance your career aspirations with your personal life while collaborating across global time zones.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing team, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of private markets operations in London.

As a Senior Associate, Private Markets Operations, you'll play a leading, and crucial role in coordinating and supporting transactions with a primary focus on Real Assets, including Real Estate and Infrastructure investments. You will actively help to mentor other team members and as a senior member of the team, partner with the Manager for Private Markets Operations to ensure we are continually improving in everything we do. You'll also work across Private Equity and Private Credit opportunities, leveraging your comprehensive private markets expertise to drive successful outcomes.

Working closely with our global Private Markets & Fund Operations teams, you'll help shape investment decisions that impact millions of members' futures. Your deep understanding of Real Assets will be vital in providing strategic operational support across our diverse investment portfolio.

You'll be part of our growing London team, collaborating with colleagues across multiple time zones in a follow-the-sun model that ensures comprehensive global coverage while maintaining work-life balance.

So why wait? Join a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and initiative are valued, and where you can make a real impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and implementation for complex Real Asset transactions, with additional focus on Private Equity and Private Credit investments
• Provide strategic operational advice to UK and US-based Investment Teams across all private market asset classes
• Coordinate with global stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of investment strategies
• Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and risk management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external service providers

The Skills and Expertise you bring

• Demonstrated experience in Real Estate (mandatory requirement) and Infrastructure operations
• Significant direct investments experience, incorporating private markets experience across multiple asset classes
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, financial markets, and investment operations
• Advanced knowledge of custodian, fund accounting, and unit pricing processes
• Expertise in MS Office products and investment systems
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or commerce

Life at AustralianSuper

We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated. Our London office is a hub of innovation and collaboration, where you'll work alongside talented professionals from various backgrounds and experiences.

Our London and New York offices are made up of 200+ talented colleagues (circa 150 in London) and is expected to grow three-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.

Progress, powered by purpose.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily cash and trade processing, including settlement and reconciliation tasks
• Processing capital calls, distributions and subscription/redemptions for private equity and debt investments
• Monitoring and reviewing the accuracy and timeliness of cash and trade data received from external managers
• Assisting with the on-boarding of new investments and managers, including due diligence and documentation
• Liaising with external and internal stakeholders including Investment Managers, Custodians and the Middle Office
• Investigating and resolving queries and exceptions in a timely manner
• Producing and distributing daily, weekly and monthly reporting for the business

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role, ideally within the financial services industry
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Experience with investment operations processes and systems
• Knowledge of financial markets and investments