Advance your career by conducting macro-economic research, informing asset allocation decisions, and creating investment communications. Present economic topics to diverse audiences and work with the Chief Economist to reinforce ART’s reputation. Make a significant impact and grow in a dynamic environment. Apply now!

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

We’re all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As an Economist and Investment Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting our Investment team. You'll conduct macro-economic research to inform asset allocation and portfolio management decisions. Plus, you'll create investment communications for members, financial advisers, and corporate clients. Working with the Chief Economist, you'll present economic and investment topics to diverse audiences, reinforcing ART’s reputation as an investment thought leader

Day to day, you'll:

• Conduct macro-economic research to support investment decisions and develop long-term assumptions for asset allocation models.
• Present economic and investment topics to various audiences, including member seminars and industry conferences.
• Prepare commentary and communications for internal and external audiences, delivering ART’s investment message.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders to influence outcomes aligned with members' best financial interests.
• Contribute to ART’s external brand and reputation by maintaining networks and providing thought leadership.
• Ensure all governance and compliance obligations are met on time and to quality standards.
• Prepare content for external communications, including press releases and reports, to communicate ART’s investment strategies and market insights.
• Support collaboration across the Investment business units and assist with embedding the ART risk management framework.
• Participate in strategic initiatives and deliver designated action items. 

This role is a permanent opportunity.

Ideally, we'd like this role to be based in Sydney, but we're happy to consider candidates in Brisbane and Melbourne too.

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:  

• You have relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, investments, commerce, or economics.
• Your understanding of the Australian superannuation industry is strong.
• You've worked within an investment function, preferably with macroeconomic or asset allocation experience.
• You possess strong written and oral communication skills, quickly establishing credibility as an investment professional with a wide range of audiences.
• Your presentation skills are highly developed.
• You can build relationships with stakeholders and effectively collaborate within a team.
• You're proficient in the use of relevant systems.
• You maintain a keen attention to detail.
• You'll manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• You relate well to people and contribute as a team player.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close COB Friday, 23 May 2025. 

We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.