Senior Analyst, Portfolio Compliance

About the role

AustralianSuper is seeking a Portfolio Compliance Officer to join our New York office. Reporting to the Manager, Portfolio Compliance, this role will undertake daily portfolio compliance activities across the Investments department.

Responsibilities

• Utilise Aladdin and other compliance tools to assist with the monitoring, review and escalation of pre and post-trade compliance issues across internal management.
• Effective execution of Wall Crossings process across public and private markets.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate potential mandate breaches and incidents.
• Work with key internal and external portfolio managers and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and comprehensive remediation of incidents, including appropriate internal reporting.
• Review and prepare disclosure reporting for SEC and other jurisdictions.
• Assist the Fund to monitor and report on regulatory and exchange mandated limits.
• Facilitate and support in the delivery of the Fund's KYC program for Investments, working closely with AU Line 1 compliance stakeholders and US investment teams.
• Aid in the review of incidents across the Investments and Fund Services departments to identify and respond on potential regulatory impact as they relate to US regulation/obligations.
• Produce compliance and regulatory reporting as required to the Fund's committees and Senior Management.
• Support in the oversight of the Conflicts Management Framework.
• Contribute to the development of best practice processes and systems that will enable the Fund to better manage risk in an environment of rapid growth and increased direct investment and third-party engagements.

Requirements

• Experience in a risk and/or compliance function within a major financial institution, custodian, pension fund or insurance office, ideally with exposure to or knowledge of funds management and private equity.
• Experience with Aladdin or other similar portfolio compliance tools.
• A strong understanding of and experience in applying an KYC, AML frameworks.
• Well-developed analytical skills and a high attention to detail.
• Confident and capable verbal communication/interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and comfortable working in a small team, able to self-direct work and comfortable with a lot of change.
• An understanding of prudential or markets regulations with respect to risk management and investment governance in US/Australia.
• Hold an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body or be willing to obtain one after joining AustralianSuper.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Highly desirable experience includes experience in a risk and/or compliance function within a major financial institution, custodian, pension fund or insurance office, ideally with exposure to or knowledge of funds management and private equity.
• Experience with Aladdin or other similar portfolio compliance tools.
• A strong understanding of and experience in applying an KYC, AML frameworks.
• Well-developed analytical skills and a high attention to detail.
• Confident and capable verbal communication/interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and comfortable working in a small team, able to self-direct work and comfortable with a lot of change.
• An understanding of prudential or markets regulations with respect to risk management and investment governance in US/Australia.
• Hold an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body or be willing to obtain one after joining AustralianSuper.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Proficiency with Aladdin or similar portfolio compliance tools.
• Experience with KYC and AML frameworks.

Benefits

At AustralianSuper, we offer competitive compensation, including a starting salary range of $110,000 to $150,000 (based on full-time hours, located in New York City). We also provide a range of benefits, including:

• Generous 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000 (this is based on full-time hours, located in New York City). The pay 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.

Schedule

This role is based on-site at 1251 Avenues of the Americas, with a hybrid work schedule.