22 Oct
Future Fund Management Agency
Haymarket
About Future Fund
At the Future Fund, we’re for future minds – like yours. The new investors and creators who thrive on different thinking and doing it together. Those who glimpse opportunity before it strikes and step up every day to grab it.
The Future Fund is Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund, managing over $270 billion across seven public asset funds with the same purpose: growing Australia’s future. We are a global investor and work closely with world leading investment organisations to access the best investment ideas.
Where others see challenges, we see more interesting investment experiences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We’ve got every future generation to consider,
yet our approach to investing is incredibly pure: we think about it deeply, and daily. Ours is a culture where great people grow the future together, with the rare ability to work collaboratively, think freely, and make a real difference.
Are you Futureminded? Let’s create what’s next.
The Opportunity
The Responsible Investment team supports the Future Fund in managing environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities across the investment portfolio.
The Director, Responsible Investment will play a pivotal role in advancing our Responsible Investment (RI) strategy. This senior position requires a seasoned investment professional with expertise in RI. The position will lead the integration of RI principles across our investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. This role will also collaborate with senior RI subject matter experts in the team to ensure knowledge sharing and alignment in objectives and work programs. Some of the key objectives of the role include:
- Collaboration across the investment team on the implementation of RI management principles, ESG integration strategies, frameworks and tools.
- Supporting the investment team to understand ESG risks and opportunities throughout due diligence, appointment and monitoring of investment managers.
- Leading strategic research, monitoring and reporting of ESG risks and opportunities across the investment portfolio.
- Actively mentoring and leading a small team of RI professionals to deliver on our strategic RI objectives and goals.
Key Responsibilities
The Director, Responsible Investment, will lead the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across our investment portfolio.
This includes collaborating with the investment team and subject matter experts to embed ESG risks and opportunities into investment research, decision-making processes, and ongoing monitoring activities. The role will also spearhead capacity-building initiatives to enhance the Investment team’s understanding and implementation of ESG strategies, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
In addition to internal collaboration, you will represent the Future Fund in external industry engagements, contributing to systemic change and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Your role will involve leading strategic research, monitoring ESG risks and opportunities, and managing the investment exclusions process to mitigate reputation risks.
About You
To be considered for the role,
you should possess relevant tertiary academic qualifications in finance, economics, sustainable investment, or a related discipline. You should have proven experience as a senior investment professional with a strong background in Responsible Investment. A deep understanding of investment principles and processes, ESG issues, and responsible investment practices across both public and private markets is essential.
Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders and external partners effectively. Key competencies include strategic thinking, the ability to embed RI principles into portfolio design and construction, and strong collaboration skills. The role requires someone who can motivate and develop others,
engage in robust debate, and deliver clear, insightful recommendations that add value.
Please note this opportunity is open to Australian Citizens only.
We Are For Everyone
At Future Fund, we are better for our differences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Which is why we’re looking for future minds like yours. Your past experiences help us expand our collective knowledge, add value and create something better. When doing your job means Australia has more money to invest in renewables, education, healthcare and medical breakthroughs – there’s a tangible impact to what we do.
And we want you to be part of it.
Are you Futureminded? Learn more about us at our LinkedIn Life page.
Job Posting End Date
15/11/2024
▶️ Director, Responsible Investment
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