Senior Manager Real Assets Direct

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.

In this role you will support the Head of Real Assets Direct managing Rests portfolio of co-investments and direct assets. 

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Drive the origination structuring and execution of direct and co-investment infrastructure transactions    
• Assist with designing and implementing a comprehensive asset management framework.
• Assist with enhancing governance practices of asset company boards to ensure compliance and oversight including management of the Non-Executive Director program. 
• Ongoing monitoring of operational performance of our direct assets and / or co-investments to identify risk mitigation and / or value creation opportunities.
• Oversee valuation of our direct and co-investment portfolio working alongside our internal valuations team and liaising with external valuers.
• Management of the infrastructure portfolio with a keen eye on legislative tax and industry requirements including the YFYS annual performance test to ensure compliance and optimize risk-return outcomes.
• Relationship management with key external stakeholders including infrastructure partners portfolio investment companies investment banks industry associations consultants etc.
• Communication with key stakeholders (e.g. ELT Rest committees peers and asset consultants) providing insightful updates on assets performance and the overall asset class landscape.
• Preparation and presentation of comprehensive submissions to the Private Markets Sub-Committee (and where appropriate the Management Investment Committee) outlining recommendations for add-on opportunities divestments key risks etc.
• Monitor market trends and economic indicators to inform proactive asset management decisions including capital expenditure leasing strategies and potential divestitures or acquisitions.
• Integration of ESG considerations into investment decisions to reflect Rests commitment to sustainability and impact investing.  
• Contribution to a positive and collaborative work environment building strong- bonds with the investment team and all teams that support and contribute to the success of the investment program and the Rest enterprise.

Qualifications :

Relevant educational qualifications including but not limited to Business Finance Economics Commerce or law degree and the CFA program

Required experience understanding or credentials including:

• A strong commitment to Rests values with a track record of making investment decisions that are ethically and sustainably sound.
• Knowledge of Australian and International infrastructure markets with experience in aligning investment strategies for large institutional investors.
• Deep transactional experience preferable in direct infrastructure investing and a focus on identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Demonstrated ability to execute business plans effectively and to deliver EBITDA improvements across various operations. 
• Expertise in ESG integration with the ability to identify risks and opportunities in real assets ensuring investments are aligned with long-term sustainable goals.
• Financial management and reporting skills.
• Desirable board experience as observer alternate director or nominee director.
• People and relationship management skills to provide for sound relationships between Rest fund manager(s) and co- investors.
• Negotiation and communication skills with a history of effectively engaging stakeholders and articulately presenting investment ideas considerations and risks.
• Minimum of ten years in a senior infrastructure role at a fund manager / superannuation fund corporate finance advisory firm or investment banking.
• The role may require periodic travel (domestic and international).

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