Senior Manager, Transaction and Investment Communications

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Job Description

Investment and Corporate Communications Specialist | London

Due to our continued growth internationally, we are now hiring within our Strategy and Corporate Affairs team in our King's Cross office in London.

We are looking for an experienced financial communications expert to support the Fund's international investment activities across both public and private markets (including infrastructure, real estate, private equity, and private credit)!

• We make a difference, delivering outcomes for our millions of members.
• Join our growing Strategy & Corporate Affairs team in London.
• Take on an active role for the Fund's investment transaction communications.

AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia - the 16th largest in the world by total assets, and the fastest-growing among the top 20.

With more than £180bn in assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities. The Fund is active investor across global financial markets, real assets, private credit and private equity, with the aim of delivering sustainable, long-term performance for its members.

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

The Corporate Affairs team in Europe is responsible for protecting and promoting the Fund's reputation as a leading global investor with a broad group of stakeholders, including media, government, regulators, investment partners, and the broader investment community.

Reporting to and working very closely with our Head of Corporate Affairs for International, this role will play a key part in helping the Fund to deliver on its long-term investment strategy and ongoing strong performance through increasing its investments in public and private markets globally and reinforcing its reputation as a leading global investor.

You will:

• Provide considered communications advice and support to the Investments Teams & Committees.
• Work across a range of transactions and investment activity spanning the UK, Europe and the Americas, including infrastructure, real estate, private equity and private credit.
• Identify and assess reputation issues and risks, developing appropriate mitigation strategies and plans in relation to potential investments.
• Identify and map key stakeholders and develop engagement plans.
• Build and manage relationships with investment third parties.
• Manage ad-hoc media and stakeholder queries, including preparation of media statements and briefings.
• Support the delivery of media training and preparation, including drafting of briefing notes and talking points for senior executives.
• Identify opportunities to build the Fund's profile and brand, embracing digital channels, content development and thinking beyond traditional media.
• Build internal knowledge of our global investment portfolio and acquisitions.
• Contribute to the preparation of Board and other reports as required.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and business planning process for our activities in Europe,
• Work as part of a collaborative global team, contributing across a range of the Fund's initiatives.
• Help to manage engagement with AustralianSuper's external agency partners.

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.

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.

• Relevant qualifications in communications, strategy, and/or finance or equivalent
• Significant experience and exposure within corporate communications, including private & public market transaction, investment communications and media relations.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications plans and campaigns.
• Demonstrated expertise in media, issue management, and an understanding of ESG activity in investments.
• Track record in reputational risk management within investment transactions and asset ownership.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, and experience engaging with senior executives.
• Experience in infrastructure, real estate, private equity or private credit would be a bonus!

Life at AustralianSuper

Our London and New York offices are made up of over 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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