Associate Manager, Exposure Management UK

Associate Manager | Exposure Management | Liquidity & Implementation

Play a key role in managing exposures and capital allocation across global portfolios—join our Exposure Management team in Kings Cross, London!

AustralianSuper’s purpose is simple: to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcomes. As one of the world’s largest pension funds, we manage over £200bn in assets globally across public and private markets to deliver sustainable, long-term performance for our members.

Our Exposure Management team is responsible for:

•             Managing Equity and Fixed Income Transitions 

•             Monitoring and rebalancing asset and currency exposures to defined targets

•             Implementing accurate and efficient asset allocation and active decisions

•             Designing and implementing rebalancing strategies

•             Making capital allocation decisions between physical and synthetic portfolios with different liquidity and strategic profiles 

Your new role

You and the team will be responsible for ensuring the Fund’s portfolios remain aligned to defined targets through accurate, efficient implementation. Day‑to‑day, you will:

• Model and analyse asset and liquidity profiles and prepare trading recommendations to actively rebalance positions. 
• Design solutions using linear/non‑linear derivatives across asset classes. 
• Monitor, review and analyse overlay portfolios versus mandate objectives and recommend rebalancing & capital allocation actions. 
• Manage exposures and risks arising from transitions and manager funding activities
• Create trade instructions aligned to mandates. 
• Collaborate broadly with Asset Allocation, Asset Class and Cash teams, Dealing, Operations and external managers to optimise implementation efficiency. 
• Contribute to tax awareness across Investments by understanding instrument tax treatment and impacts of capital movements. 
• Undertake projects and memos on rebalancing strategies, new instruments and self‑guided research
• Review and analyse index portfolios. 
• Mentor, supervise, and support junior Colleagues around the department.

This role is a regulated position under FCA/SMCR, and is based on site at London King’s Cross Estate, one of the core assets of the Fund’s global portfolio.

What you’ll need:

• Relevant degree/qualifications in Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related field. 
• Strong understanding of investment principles, financial markets and instruments—particularly futures, currency and derivatives. 
• Market‑driven background (trading/structuring/asset management/financial services). 
• Excellent communication, stakeholder collaboration and organisation skills; proactive, with outstanding attention to detail. 
• Quantitative and modelling strength; Python an advantage. Advanced Excel/macros. 
• Willingness to ask questions and speak up; learning focus and contribution to team initiatives. 
• Experience with BRS Aladdin is a bonus!
• Good understanding of portfolio construction and capital management principles. 
• CFA (or similar) accreditation would be highly desired.

Life at AustralianSuper: Our London and New York offices are home to over 300 talented colleagues, with plans to grow significantly. We offer great benefits, including generous leave, pension contributions, health insurance, and a blended working environment. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring everyone can thrive.

What’s Next: Apply now if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit, and Excellent Outcomes. Join us in a challenging, growing, and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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