Senior Associate, Securities Finance

Join our expanding Liquidity and Implementation team to help expand and manage our global Securities Finance & Collateral programs. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, high‑impact team operating in a sophisticated, fast‑paced markets environment.

About Us: AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia and the 16th largest in the world by total assets. With over £180bn in assets under management, we are a fast-growing fund with a world-class investment team. We invest across global financial markets, real assets, private credit, and private equity to deliver sustainable, long‑term performance for our members.

The role: In this role, you will contribute to liquidity resiliency, return generation and effective risk management across securities lending, synthetic financing, repo, and collateral optimisation. You’ll support day‑to‑day portfolio oversight, recommend new trades and strategies, build out new balance‑sheet management capabilities, and strengthen relationships across counterparties, custodians, and internal teams. This is a hands‑on, front‑office role where your ideas and insights will directly shape program evolution and market execution.

• Portfolio Strategy & Markets Execution

• Support development of synthetic financing (swap) capabilities and integration with broader lending/collateral programs.
• Assess internal vs. external build/buy options for financing and collateral processes.
• Contribute to optimisation logic for allocating securities to their most efficient use case.
• Help onboard the program into the Liquidity & Treasury Management System.
• Build and enhance access to liquidity providers and market counterparties.
• Conduct research and recommend new trades, trade formats and strategies across Securities Finance, Repo and Cash Collateral.
• Maintain strong knowledge of industry trends and regulatory developments.
• Support end‑to‑end management of securities lending (physical and synthetic) and collateral workflows.
• Monitor counterparty risk, collateral adequacy, and LGD stress testing; recommend remediation where needed.
• Develop and maintain Eligible Collateral Schedules and risk limits.
• Manage lifecycle events including expiries, resets, and rollovers.
• Contribute to reporting, compliance, and mandate‑aligned portfolio oversight.

• Partner with broader Liquidity & Implementation teams to align financing returns with the Fund’s efficient beta decision.
• Build relationships with borrowers, brokers, issuers, triparty custodians, and the agent lender.
• Support wider structured‑finance and Liquidity & Implementation initiatives.
• Drive strong governance, risk controls, and continuous improvement within the UK regional program.

What You Bring:

• Relevant degree / qualification in finance or similar.
• Strong experience in front‑office Securities Finance / Balance Sheet Management environments.
• Impressive understanding of institutional bank balance‑sheet drivers, liquidity, and capital rules.
• Understanding of credit risk/economic capital modelling.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously in a global, dynamic, and highly collaborative team.
• Proficient in Coding (Python, VBA/SQL) and modelling with an interest for automation and optimisation.
• Exposure to Aladdin, Calypso, and/or portfolio management systems is a bonus.

Enjoy a hybrid working model based in Kings Cross in one of the core assets of the Fund’s global portfolio!

Life at AustralianSuper: Our London and New York offices are home to over 200 talented colleagues, with plans to grow significantly. We offer great benefits, including generous leave, leading 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. Progress, powered by purpose.

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