Responsibilities

Day to day, you'll:

• Contribute to the development and execution of real estate investment strategies across the UK and Europe.
• Conduct detailed investment research, analysis, due diligence and reporting activities.
• Support the underwriting, management and optimisation of direct, co-investment and fund investments.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures and compliance with investment mandates.
• Prepare insights, presentations and performance updates for internal stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships across investment teams and business units.
• Support negotiations and engagement with external investment partners and service providers.
• Contribute to governance, compliance and risk management activities.
• Participate in strategic projects and initiatives that support investment outcomes.

Qualifications

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 hold tertiary qualifications in finance, investments, commerce, economics or a related discipline.
• You bring an established track record in institutional investment management and real estate, gained within a pension fund, asset owner, investment manager, investment consultancy or comparable environment.
• You'll demonstrate highly developed research, analytical and investment assessment skills.
• You're confident building relationships and influencing stakeholders across diverse groups.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can present insights to senior audiences.
• Your ability to manage competing priorities allows you to perform effectively in fast-paced environments.
• You'll bring substantial experience reviewing investment opportunities, market trends and risk-return considerations, with the judgement to contribute to complex and high-value investment decisions. You're comfortable working with financial systems, investment tools and reporting platforms.
• You have experience in financial modelling, valuation analysis or investment underwriting.
• Your knowledge of international investment markets, particularly real estate, will be highly regarded.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around £200 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.

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 11 September 2026.

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.

Why join us?

Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities:

• Annual performance bonus.
• 6 days of well-being leave each year
• Private health insurance and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for career development and international exposure.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.