Position Description
Part A - Role Specification
Role Title:
Dealer
Department:
Trading and Execution, Investments
Position Statement (succinct statement of why the position exists)
This is a new role within the Investments team at Australian Super. The role’s primary purpose is the efficient
execution of investment ideas across fixed income, foreign exchange, listed equities and derivatives for
Australian Super’s internally managed fund as well as tactical asset allocation changes over the broader
portfolio.
With a degree or relevant qualification, you are experienced in institutional size trade execution and
implementation. You draw on your experience gained in funds management or an investment bank to add
portfolio value through efficiently limiting implementation costs and to identify investment opportunities. You
are comfortable providing trading advice and market insights in a complex environment. An effective
communicator, you are able to present your thoughts and collaborate with a team. You are able to build and
maintain relationships with people of all levels, and are able to manage external relationships to the benefit of
our members.
Key Duties (what is done, how it is achieved and what the end result is)
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Execute and implement strategies across a range of asset classes
Provide implementation advice and analysis to support investment decisions
Monitor and provide market intelligence to the investment team regarding changing market conditions
Proactively monitor and manage trading activities
Monitor efficiency of execution counterparties and manage these relationships to benefit AustralianSuper’s
members
Assist with routine desk functions such as commission management and meeting compliance
requirements
Assist in the implementation and testing of new trading platforms
Quantitative Data (e.g. Number of Staff)
 Staff (direct reports): Nil
 Budget: $
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Part B - Person Specification
Qualifications (indicate whether mandatory or desired)
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Tertiary qualifications in finance/economics/mathematics
Desired Experience Profile:
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Two to five years experience in a trading role within funds management
Experience in fixed income and foreign exchange.
Derivative and OTC Swap experience would be beneficial
Working knowledge of trading systems, counterparties, algorithms and typical compliance procedures
Strong strategic, analytical and problem solving skills
Strong collaborative and teamwork skills.
Proactive in adapting trading and suggesting processes/procedure improvements in response to changing market
conditions
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent people and relationship skills
Ability to work with people at all levels, both internally and with external counterparties.
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Part C – Required Competencies
Competencies Profile
(See Competency Dictionary for details)
Competency
Required Level (Developing/Effective/Strength)
Shapes member experience
Effective
Technical competence
Strength
Business and industry awareness
Effective
Relationship–building and partnering
Strength
Embracing challenge
Effective
Informed and decisive judgement
Effective
Results delivery
Strength
Clarifying direction
Effective
Part D – Additional Information
Additional Information
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This position description is indicative of the range of job requirements and accurately reflects the
requirements of the role at the time of writing. Due to the nature of the work environment changes may
occur to this role over time. The job comprises other duties as required.
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