Senior Analyst - Private Markets Operations
Role Overview
This is a chance to step into a newly formed team that is growing as HESTA grows.
You will take on more ownership, work with senior stakeholders and help shape how the team runs.
You will build deep expertise in complex unlisted assets, with the freedom to improve processes and drive automation.
Working with internal Investment Managers, external fund managers and the custodian, you will run the day-to-day operations for HESTA's unlisted assets including property, infrastructure, private equity and liquid alternatives.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
This is a chance to step into a newly formed team that is growing as HESTA grows.
You will take on more ownership, work with senior stakeholders and help shape how the team runs.
You will build deep expertise in complex unlisted assets, with the freedom to improve processes and drive automation.
Working with internal Investment Managers, external fund managers and the custodian, you will run the day-to-day operations for HESTA's unlisted assets including property, infrastructure, private equity and liquid alternatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the currency hedging program for unlisted assets, with instructions prepared and reviewed weekly.
- Keep the unlisted investments register accurate and resolve data quality issues quickly.
- Coordinate year-end valuations and support regulatory reporting, including RG97 and APRA requirements.
- Lead process improvement and automation initiatives that uplift team operations.
- Manage investments from onboarding through to capital calls and distributions, often with several deals in play at once.
About You
- You bring a passion for keeping complex investments running smoothly.
- You have built your experience in a superannuation fund, custodian or fund manager.
- You take initiative, solve problems early and work easily across teams.
- You stay calm when priorities shift, and you communicate with confidence at every level, from external managers to senior stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of the unlisted asset lifecycle, from the deal being struck and funded through to drawdowns, distributions, valuations and reporting.
- Working knowledge of custody processes and superannuation structures.
- Exposure to investment activities of a superannuation fund.
- Tertiary qualification in commerce, finance or accounting.
Benefits
- 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 LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
- 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.
- Free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
- 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.
Application Notes
- Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.
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