Rest is a leading profit-to-member superannuation fund established in 1988, supporting more than two million members with around $100 billion in funds under management. We are recognised as a responsible investment leader and operate with a value-driven culture : Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. We aim for members to understand and engage with their super to achieve better retirement outcomes.
Role summary
12 month fixed term contract
- Growing superannuation fund with a huge focus on Responsible Investments
This role contributes to the high-performing and highly collaborative Responsible Investments and Sustainability (RI&S) team and broader Investments team, ensuring ESG factors are considered in the investment process and that useful ESG research is conducted.
The Senior Analyst will drive the implementation of Rest's responsible investment approach with a primary focus on ESG integration. The role also covers all RI pillars, including Governance, ESG integration, Active Ownership, Screening, Thematic and Impact Investing, Collective Responsibility and Advocacy, and Disclosure and Transparency.
Responsibilities :
Perform the role of “asset class responsible investment partner” to specified asset class teams (e.g., equities, debt & cash).Conduct ESG and Impact due diligence and ongoing assessments, ensuring ESG and climate-related factors are integrated within the investment process, including active ownership and sustainability outcomes.Research, measure, monitor, analyse and report on ESG and climate-related data, trends, metrics and targets, including fund exclusions and enhanced Sustainable Growth option criteria.Coordinate, advise and consult with key stakeholders to assist with annual review, updating or uplifting strategy, policies, protocols and risk standards; draft relevant sections for reports, disclosures and communications.Lead the development of responsible investment questionnaires and disclosures requiring internal coordination (e.g., RIAA, PRI, SuperRatings).Participate in internal and external collaborative committees, taskforces and networks to support knowledge sharing and innovation.Qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Economics, Applied Finance, Environmental Science, Engineering or similar.ESG certifications and / or sustainability qualifications highly regarded.Demonstrated experience in a sustainability, responsible investment, financial services, consulting, or related role.Strong written and presentation skills with an inquisitive mindset and interest in current affairs and listed markets.Experience engaging with senior executives and board directors.Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, proactive learning mindset and ability to collaborate across teams.Team-oriented with flexibility to support the RI&S team across multiple priorities.Additional information
Our benefits include : personal and professional development opportunities, purchase leave scheme and gender-neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave, 12 months of parental leave income protection, and other benefits.Rest is committed to a flexible work environment and a culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.Please note : only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.If you share our values and want to contribute to a leading superannuation fund, please click Apply Now.
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