Senior Analyst - Private Markets Operations in Melbourne

More than one million Australians trust us with their money, and that trust shapes how we work every day. Our members sit at the centre of everything we do, guiding our decisions and the impact we strive to make. We’re looking for people who are purpose-driven and accountable, who value inclusion and collaboration, and who are proactive in managing risk to protect our members’ long-term outcomes. In return, you’ll be part of an organisation where your work contributes to strong returns, real-world impact, and a culture that reflects the communities our members serve.

This is a chance to step into a newly formed team that is growing as HESTA grows. You will take on more ownership, work with senior stakeholders and help shape how the team runs. You will build deep expertise in complex unlisted assets, with the freedom to improve processes and drive automation.

About the role

• Working with internal Investment Managers, external fund managers and our custodian you will run the day-to-day operations for HESTA’s unlisted assets including property, infrastructure, private equity and liquid alternatives.
• You will manage investments from onboarding through to capital calls and distributions, often with several deals in play at once.
• Own the currency hedging program for unlisted assets, with instructions prepared and reviewed weekly.
• Keep the unlisted investments register accurate and resolve data quality issues quickly.
• Coordinate year-end valuations and support regulatory reporting, including RG97 and APRA requirements.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives that uplift team operations.

About you

• You bring a passion for keeping complex investments running smoothly.
• You have built your experience in a superannuation fund, custodian or fund manager.
• You take initiative, solve problems early and work easily across teams.
• You stay calm when priorities shift, and you communicate with confidence at every level, from external managers to senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of the unlisted asset lifecycle, from the deal being struck and funded through to drawdowns, distributions, valuations and reporting.
• Working knowledge of custody processes and superannuation structures.
• Exposure to investment activities of a superannuation fund.
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, finance or accounting.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affiliation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave.
• Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave.
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters, up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team and we’ll call you to discuss.