Senior Analyst, Portfolio Compliance

AustralianSuper•New York, NY

3d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AustralianSuper is the largest superannuation fund in Australia, ranking among the top 20 globally and top 50 asset owners worldwide. With over US$230 billion in assets under management and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the capacity for large-scale direct investments. Our New York office, currently comprising over 75 colleagues, is projected to grow significantly, offering a key role in shaping our culture. This newly created, on-site position at 1251 Avenues of the Americas operates on a hybrid work schedule. Reporting to the Manager, Portfolio Compliance, this role will manage daily portfolio compliance activities for the Investments department, including pre- and post-trade monitoring, wall crossings, and substantial shareholding reporting. It also encompasses AML/KYC activities and broader compliance reporting, assessments, and advice to ensure regulatory adherence.

Requirements

Experience in a risk and/or compliance function within a major financial institution, custodian, pension fund, or insurance office.
Exposure to or knowledge of funds management and private equity.
Experience with Aladdin or other similar portfolio compliance tools.
Strong understanding of and experience in applying KYC and AML frameworks.
Well-developed analytical skills and a high attention to detail.
Confident and capable verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-starter comfortable working in a small team, able to self-direct work and comfortable with change.
Understanding of prudential or markets regulations regarding risk management and investment governance in the US/Australia.
Accreditation in Risk Management from a recognized body or willingness to obtain one after joining.
Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Conduct mandate compliance and reporting activities, utilizing Aladdin and other compliance tools for monitoring, reviewing, and escalating pre- and post-trade compliance issues.
Execute the Wall Crossings process across public and private markets.
Identify, investigate, and escalate potential mandate breaches and incidents.
Collaborate with internal and external portfolio managers and stakeholders for efficient remediation of incidents and appropriate internal reporting.
Review and prepare disclosure reporting for the SEC and other jurisdictions.
Assist the Fund in monitoring and reporting on regulatory and exchange-mandated limits.
Facilitate and support the Fund’s KYC program for Investments, working with AU Line 1 compliance stakeholders and US investment teams.
Assist in reviewing incidents across Investments and Fund Services departments to identify and respond to potential regulatory impacts related to US regulations/obligations.
Produce compliance and regulatory reporting for the Fund’s committees and Senior Management.
Support the oversight of the Conflicts Management Framework.
Contribute to the development of best-practice processes and systems to enhance risk management in an environment of rapid growth, increased direct investment, and third-party engagements.