Senior Investment Director, Real Assets (Infrastructure)

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 70 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

As Senior Investment Director, Real Assets, you will have the opportunity to lead the implementation of the Real Assets Portfolio Strategy / sub-sector Strategy by taking primary responsibility for ongoing asset management, value creation and ensuring transactions are underwritten with business plans capable and resourced for execution.

The Real Assets Portfolio Strategy involves the ongoing pursuit and management of direct infrastructure and real estate investments, within targeted subsectors, across global developed markets. The Senior Investment Director, Real Assets will be responsible for the effective execution of this strategy in the US and Europe, with a particular focus on value creation as a Board Director and Asset Lead across a number of assets and driving the conversation around value creation across the International Real Assets portfolio across Board governance and oversight, portfolio company business plans and ensuring that AustralianSuper has the internal team capability to support and drive financial returns within the portfolio.

This is a newly created position, that is based on-site at 1251 Avenues of the Americas, with a hybrid work schedule; and reports to the Head of American Real Assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationships and stakeholder management

Build and maintain close relationships with corporates, co-investors, GPs, government agencies, consultants and agents to influence value creation outcomes.

Enhance and continuously improve asset management that drives value in the investments held within the Real Assets Portfolio, including the monitoring, review, performance analysis and reporting of the existing portfolio.

Monitor, review, oversee performance analysis, investor governance and reporting on assets held within the Portfolio.

Assist with transaction execution, investment review, analysis and negotiation of new investments, with a particular focus on transition planning, 100-day plan and value creation, ensuring that the operational underwriting is consistent.

Monitor, review and provide input into the strategic direction of the Portfolio, including focus areas for new investment and potential divestment activity.

Motivate and inspire the team and suppliers by demonstrating commitment to the Fund’s values, decision pillars and leadership principles.

Contribute to leadership of the team to operate and make decisions according to the Fund’s Policies, Standards and Procedures and the Fund’s Key Decision Registers and the delegated authorities.

What you’ll need

Significant experience (15+ years) in the sector as an investment manager, principal sponsor or financial advisor with individual responsibility for investment outcomes.

Experience with the acquisition and ongoing management of infrastructure assets.

Portfolio strategy development and implementation.

Relevant tertiary qualifications.

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.

Pay transparency notice

The pay range for this position is $470,000 to $570,000 plus discretionary bonus (this is based on full-time hours, located in New York City). The compensation 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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All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, ancestry, sex which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, age, religious belief, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected basis, all as defined by applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.