AustralianSuper is the largest superannuation fund in Australia--in the top 20 largest funds globally and top 50 asset owners globally.
With more than US $230 billion in current assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities.
Our New York office is made up of more than 75 colleagues and is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, so when you join, you become a key part of building our culture.
Your new role
Reporting to the Manager, Portfolio Compliance, this role will undertake daily portfolio compliance activities across the Investments department covering pre & post trade monitoring, wall crossings, and substantial shareholding reporting. This role will have the additional responsibility of AML/KYC activities and broader compliance reporting, assessments, and advice to support the Fund in meeting its regulatory requirements.
This is a newly created position, that is based on-site at 1251 Avenues of the Americas, with a hybrid work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct mandate compliance and reporting activities:
- Utilise Aladdin and other compliance tools to assist with the monitoring, review and escalation of pre and post-trade compliance issues across internal management.
- Effective execution of Wall Crossings process across public and private markets.
- Identify, investigate, and escalate potential mandate breaches and incidents.
- Work with key internal and external portfolio managers and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and comprehensive remediation of incidents, including appropriate internal reporting.
- Review and prepare disclosure reporting for SEC and other jurisdictions. Assist the Fund to monitor and report on regulatory and exchange mandated limits.
Broader compliance related activities:
- Facilitate and support in the delivery of the Fund’s KYC program for Investments, working closely with AU Line 1 compliance stakeholders and US investment teams.
- Assist in the review of incidents across the Investments and Fund Services departments to identify and respond on potential regulatory impact as they relate to US regulation/ obligations.
- Produce compliance and regulatory reporting as required to the Fund’s committees and Senior Management.
- Support in the oversight of the Conflicts Management Framework.
- Contributing to development of best practice processes and systems that will enable the Fund to better manage risk in an environment of rapid growth and increased direct investment and third-party engagements.
What we’re looking for
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. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members.
- Highly desirable experience includes experience in a risk and/or compliance function within a major financial institution, custodian, pension fund or insurance office, ideally with exposure to or knowledge of funds management and private equity.
- Highly desirable experience also includes experience with Aladdin or other similar portfolio compliance tools.
- A strong understanding of and experience in applying an KYC, AML frameworks.
- Well-developed analytical skills and a high attention to detail.
- Confident and capability verbal communication/ interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter and comfortable working in a small team, able to self-direct work and comfortable with a lot of change.
- An understanding of prudential or markets regulations with respect to risk management and investment governance in US/ Australia would be ideal.
- Hold an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body or be willing to obtain one after joining AustralianSuper.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes.
Pay transparency notice
The compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000 (this is based on full-time hours, located in New York City). The pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience and refers to the amount AustralianSuper is willing to pay at the time of posting.
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.
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 401(K) matching, 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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Skills Required
- Experience in a risk and/or compliance function within a major financial institution, custodian, pension fund or insurance office (exposure to funds management/private equity ideal).
- Experience with Aladdin or other similar portfolio compliance tools.
- Strong understanding of and experience applying KYC and AML frameworks.
- Well-developed analytical skills and high attention to detail.
- Confident and capable verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter comfortable working in a small team, able to self-direct work and adapt to change.
- Understanding of prudential or markets regulations related to risk management and investment governance in the US/Australia.
- Hold (or be willing to obtain after joining) an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret external regulatory requirements and translate them into business outcomes.
What We Do
AustralianSuper is for everyday Australians and businesses; we help invest members’ money to create the best possible retirement outcomes for members. More than 3 million members and 440,000 businesses trust us to invest more than AU$270 billion on their behalf. One in 8 working Australians are a member of AustralianSuper, the nation’s largest superannuation fund. Our size has given us the ability to leverage significant investment opportunities for long term performance and low fees that are passed on to our members. With services and advice that simplify super for business including a free clearing house, secure online transactions, dedicated relationship managers, education and help. It’s easy to see why we’ve been a top performing fund. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AustralianSuper is not responsible for other user's comments. We reserve the right to delete any comments that are not in line with our community standards. By participating in the AustralianSuper’s LinkedIn community, you agree to adhere to our House Rules: ausup.me/HouseRules ______________________________________________________________________________________ Investment returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Reference to any awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund. The information posted by AustralianSuper may be general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, situation or needs. Before making a decision about AustralianSuper, you should think about your financial requirements and refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, available at australiansuper.com/pds or by calling 1300 300 273. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.








