Asset Allocation Specialist
Company: UniSuper
Role summary
Asset Allocation Specialist is a full-time role at UniSuper in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (on-site). Posted 2026-10-05. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Asset Allocation Specialist
- Company
- UniSuper
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-05
UniSuper is looking for an Asset Allocation Specialist to join their growing investment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on member retirement outcomes and work with a company that manages a significant portion of its funds in-house.
Job description
About UniSuper
UniSuper is a leader in the superannuation industry with over 70% of all funds under management (FUM) managed in-house by our dedicated Investments team. We strongly believe our in-house management strategy ultimately leads to greater retirement outcomes for our members through lower fees, sustainable investment options, and top quartile investment performance.
The Opportunity
This is a newly created role within our Asset Allocation team, sitting centrally in the Investments group. The role is accountable for the delivery of macro and asset allocation research, trade ideas and recommendations.
Above all, the successful candidate will be passionate about investing, and an avid follower of markets & macro. While there are routine tasks, you will be given time to read and think. For this role, UniSuper offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne are available.
You will:
This is a unique opportunity to join a small team and work closely with senior leaders to deliver meaningful impact.
Report on significant global economic data;
Translate macro insights into alpha-generating positions for the Fund
Research investment ideas and opportunities across all listed asset classes, particularly in equities;
Collaborate with the Asset Allocation Team, asset class teams and the Asset Allocation Committee;
Contribute to research, alpha generation, and continuous improvement.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A degree in a relevant field (Commerce, Economics, or similar)
Experience using AI tools, Macrobond & Bloomberg
Experience in listed asset classes or investment strategy roles
Strong communication & presentation skills with an ability to succinctly distil insights
The ability to take the initiative and work without close supervision.
You will be comfortable working in a small, hands-on team and building new processes
Experience in superannuation, funds management or investment banking is highly regarded. If you’re passionate about making a difference and keen to learn, we want to hear from you.