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Senior Analyst, Research and Portfolio Construction

Senior Analyst, Research and Portfolio Construction

Rest SuperMelbourne, VIC, AU
2 days ago
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Company Description

Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders

Closing date : 14th November 2025

Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies

Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier

Job Description

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader

  • . We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

This role is responsible for developing quantitative models to support Rest’s asset allocation and total portfolio management across all investment options to positively impact member outcomes. You will also be responsible for contributing to the development of ex ante risk analytics and ensuring portfolio construction aligns with whole-of-fund objectives. The role is also responsible for undertaking research to embed thematics, including climate scenario analysis, ensuring resilient portfolio design.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance internal capital market assumptions and macroeconomic forecasts.
  • Contribute to the development of ex ante risk analytics, including scenario analysis on the impact of changing market and macro conditions on market pricing for both individual assets and whole-of-fund outcomes.
  • Undertake thematic and economic research to support the long-term investment strategy across all investment options.
  • Develop approaches to embed ESG and climate scenarios into portfolio construction.
  • Develop adhoc bespoke investment models to inform total portfolio decision-making.
  • Contribute actively to portfolio construction discussions and assist with the development of management committee and Board papers.
  • Ensure compliance with internal model governance frameworks and contribute to model risk reporting
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices, academic research, and technological advancements in quantitative finance and economics
  • Provide quantitative insights on the impact of changing market and macro conditions on market pricing for both individual assets and whole-of-fund outcomes
  • Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance / Economics or Actuarial studies or equivalent and proven experience
  • CFA, CAIA or similar industry qualifications highly desirable
  • Required experience, understanding or credentials including :

  • Demonstrated experience working in investment management, financial services, consulting or superannuation industry.
  • Core fundamental knowledge of global investment markets and asset classes with application to portfolio construction.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills applied to multi-asset portfolios, including proficiency in coding, e.g. Python or R, an understanding of and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong internal and external stakeholder management and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • An understanding of the Australian superannuation landscape and multi-asset fund structures is desirable.
  • Additional Information

    Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include :

  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid working
  • Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
  • Linkedin Learning
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours)
  • Rest Stops - meeting free breaks
  • If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.

    Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

    We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

    Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

  • Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.
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