Manager, Investment Risk
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22 hours ago
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Job Summary
Established in 1988 Rest is one of Australias 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 theyre 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.
Reporting to the Head of Risk (Investments) the primary function of this role is to support the Head of Risk (Investments) to provide oversight for investment activities. The candidate will support the Head of Risk (Investments) to provide strategic and constructive risk and compliance advice and support to the Investments and first line risk/compliance teams. The candidate will also have an important role to oversee regulatory change implement best practice compliance management and strengthen risk culture within the investment team.
Key accountabilities:
- Oversee and monitor adherence to Rests enterprise risk management framework and applicable regulatory obligations and undertake cyclical risk management activities for the Investments business including material risk KRI assessments and oversight of control self-assessments and attestations.
- Oversee policies and systems to mitigate investment-related risks including valuation liquidity counterparty market operational and ESG risks.
- Oversee reporting on investment risks (market liquidity and counterparty risks) for Whole of Fund and for each Investment Option with a focus on compensated uncompensated and emerging risks.
- Maintain compliance obligations register relating to investment activities and monitor regulatory change and oversee the Investment Governance framework and compliance with SPS 530.
Qualifications :
- Tertiary qualification in finance economics actuarial studies engineering or related discipline.
- Key designations (e.g. CFA CA) are highly desirable but not mandatory.
Required experience: - Demonstrated experience in investments/financial markets within superannuation funds management or asset consulting.
- Strong knowledge of investment risk analysis systems and data management to provide effective oversight of investment portfolios across public and private markets.
- Provide independent analysis on cross-asset class risk factors to challenge portfolio construction and investment decisions using the investment risk system
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 Rests 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
- Intellectual Property Law
- Investment Experience
- Asset Management
- Securities Law
- Investment Management
- Private equity
- Financial Modeling
- Bloomberg
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Financial Planning
About Company
Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholdersClosing date: 24th October 2025Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies Rest will review applications prior to ... View more
