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Your SUPER career starts here

n As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we always remember whose money it is and whose future we're looking after. We work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Each other. And our world.
n Sound good? Learn more about us and what we do at awaresuper.com.au
Total Portfolio Team

n The Total Portfolio team is a central component within Investment Strategy at Aware Super. Aware's total portfolio model is a collaborative and informed approach to making investment trade-offs. The team partners with all sector teams including Infrastructure, Property, Private Equity, Credit Income, Fixed Income and Public Market Equities.
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- The strategic asset allocation of Aware's investment options.
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- Evolution of the decision-making frameworks that inform and enable Aware's total portfolio approach across our investment options
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- Option-level management decisions such as foreign exchange settings, portfolio completion and liquidity profiles.
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We aim to be the top-performing fund over a range of metrics. Our analysis and data-driven decision making is supported by a range of statistical and simulation techniques, forecasting methods and increasingly, AI. We value clear and respectful communication, teamwork and excellence - and are determined to win for our members.
Your New Role

n As Associate Portfolio Manager in the Total Portfolio team, you'll contribute to the strategic management of Aware Super's investment platform. This role blends portfolio oversight, data-driven decision-making, and cross-team collaboration to support capital allocation and risk management, while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation. It's a hands-on opportunity to shape investment outcomes and drive operational excellence through:

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- Supporting portfolio implementation, FX exposure management and automation of operational workflows.
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- Contribute to total portfolio governance, research initiatives and data analysis.
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- Collaborating with sector teams and internal stakeholders to deliver strategic investment outcomes.
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- Identifying process inefficiencies and drive improvements through documentation and resilience-building.
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- Upholding risk awareness and compliance standards, raising concerns and incidents as needed.
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How do you exceed our expectations?

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- The idea of being part of our growth is exciting and you want to play a pivotal role in making super simple.
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- Solid understanding of asset management in superannuation and RSE regulatory frameworks.
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- At least 10 years of experience especially in portfolio rebalancing, workflow automation and database management.
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- Confident and experienced in cross-functional communication.
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- Extensive technical skills in data analytics and tool development using SQL, Matlab, R or Python, including AI applications.
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- Proven ability to lead projects and work effectively across multi-stakeholder environments.
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- Degree-qualified in Finance with a focus on investments.
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- You are balanced in accepting risk in any decision you face. You are curious to understand risk context and choose to speak up as we simplify, learn and grow.
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Employee Experience

n We understand that not everyone works in the same ways. We value flexibility and know that it helps you manage work and life.
n Why you'll love working at Aware Super:

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- Have a super impact: You'll think big and care deeply to help more Australians live their best lives in retirement.
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- Be part of something super unique: You'll work to reshape super and retirement. We'll invest in your growth and give you the opportunity to work on career-defining projects.
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- Work with super humans: You'll work hard and innovate, but also have some fun along the way.
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- Feel super cared for: We'll support your wellbeing today, as well as in the future. Enjoy a health & fitness reimbursement, work from home technology reimbursement,



salary continuance insurance and organisation-wide meeting free zones.
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The Aware Super difference

n At Aware Super, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our members and communities and a stronger sense of belonging for our people. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. We are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and our CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador.

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Your SUPER career starts here

n As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we always remember whose money it is and whose future we're looking after. We work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Each other. And our world.
n Sound good? Learn more about us and what we do at awaresuper.com.au
Total Portfolio Team

n The Total Portfolio team is a central component within Investment Strategy at Aware Super. Aware's total portfolio model is a collaborative and informed approach to making investment trade-offs. The team partners with all sector teams including Infrastructure, Property, Private Equity, Credit Income, Fixed Income and Public Market Equities.
n The Total Portfolio team is responsible for:

n

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- The strategic asset allocation of Aware's investment options.
n
- Evolution of the decision-making frameworks that inform and enable Aware's total portfolio approach across our investment options
n
- Option-level management decisions such as foreign exchange settings, portfolio completion and liquidity profiles.
n

n

We aim to be the top-performing fund over a range of metrics. Our analysis and data-driven decision making is supported by a range of statistical and simulation techniques, forecasting methods and increasingly, AI. We value clear and respectful communication, teamwork and excellence - and are determined to win for our members.
Your Current Role

n As Associate Portfolio Manager in the Total Portfolio team, you'll contribute to the strategic management of Aware Super's investment platform. This role blends portfolio oversight, data-driven decision-making, and cross-team collaboration to support capital allocation and risk management, while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation. It's a hands-on opportunity to shape investment outcomes and drive operational excellence through:

n

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- Supporting portfolio implementation, FX exposure management and automation of operational workflows.
n
- Contribute to total portfolio governance, research initiatives and data analysis.
n
- Collaborating with sector teams and internal stakeholders to deliver strategic investment outcomes.
n
- Identifying process inefficiencies and drive improvements through documentation and resilience-building.
n
- Upholding risk awareness and compliance standards, raising concerns and incidents as needed.
n

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How do you exceed our expectations?

n

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- The idea of being part of our growth is exciting and you want to play a pivotal role in making super simple.
n
- Solid understanding of asset management in superannuation and RSE regulatory frameworks.
n
- At least 10 years of experience especially in portfolio rebalancing, workflow automation and database management.
n
- Confident and experienced in cross-functional communication.
n
- Extensive technical skills in data analytics and tool development using SQL, Matlab, R or Python, including AI applications.
n
- Proven ability to lead projects and work effectively across multi-stakeholder environments.
n
- Degree-qualified in Finance with a focus on investments.
n
- You are balanced in accepting risk in any decision you face. You are curious to understand risk context and choose to speak up as we simplify, learn and grow.
n

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Employee Experience

n We understand that not everyone works in the same ways. We value flexibility and know that it helps you manage work and life.




n Why you'll love working at Aware Super:

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- Have a super impact: You'll think big and care deeply to help more Australians live their best lives in retirement.
n
- Be part of something super unique: You'll work to reshape super and retirement. We'll invest in your growth and give you the opportunity to work on career-defining projects.
n
- Work with super humans: You'll work hard and innovate, but also have some fun along the way.
n
- Feel super cared for: We'll support your wellbeing today, as well as in the future. Enjoy a health & fitness reimbursement, work from home technology reimbursement, salary continuance insurance and organisation-wide meeting free zones.
n

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The Aware Super difference

n At Aware Super, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our members and communities and a stronger sense of belonging for our people. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. We are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and our CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador.

Desired Skills and Experience
Portfolio Management, Portfolio Governance, Option Management, Portfolio Balancing, FX, Analysis, SQL, Python, Matlab, R, Liquidityn
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- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
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- Employment type Full-time
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- Job function Other and Strategy/Planning
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- Industries Investment Management
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📌 Assoc. Portfolio Manager - Total Portfolio (Option Management) (Sydney)
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