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Senior Analyst, ESG & Stewardship

AustralianSuper • Australia • Added on Sep 18, 2026
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This role centers on managing the ESG data lifecycle for private market investments, including infrastructure and private equity. You will own the collection and verification process, transforming raw data from external fund managers into actionable insights that inform investment stewardship. By building scalable data controls and reporting dashboards, you ensure the integrity of information used for both internal decision-making and external regulatory disclosures.

Working for Australia’s largest super fund, your impact is measured by how effectively you integrate ESG performance into the management of billions in assets. You play a critical part in ensuring that the fund’s stewardship actions are backed by rigorous, verifiable evidence. This helps protect the long-term financial interests of over three million members by identifying material climate and social risks within private portfolios.

This suits someone who possesses a strong analytical mindset and thrives at the intersection of data science and responsible investment. You should be comfortable navigating complex reporting frameworks like ASRS and the GHG Protocol while translating technical data for non-specialist investment teams.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary mission involves establishing a strong ESG data infrastructure for private market assets, covering property, infrastructure, and private equity. You will lead the implementation of specialized data collection vendors and design custom questionnaires to capture material sustainability metrics from external fund managers. Beyond data gathering, you are responsible for quality control and verification to ensure all information meets evolving Australian regulatory standards. You will transform this data into visual dashboards and reports that provide investment teams with a clear view of portfolio-level ESG risks and opportunities.

Key learning opportunities for this job

You will gain deep expertise in emerging regulatory frameworks such as the ASRS (AASB S1/S2) and ISSB, positioning you at the forefront of Australian climate disclosure. This role offers a unique vantage point to understand how ESG factors impact diverse unlisted asset classes, from private credit to global infrastructure. Additionally, you will refine your technical stack in data visualization and analytics, potentially working with SQL, Power BI, and Python in a high-stakes financial environment. The exposure to global investment stewardship practices at this scale provides a world-class education in responsible institutional investing.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate brings at least four years of experience in responsible investment or ESG research, specifically within the financial services sector. You should have a proven track record of handling complex datasets and a high proficiency in tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to turn data into narratives. Strong knowledge of the GHG Protocol and TCFD is essential, as is the ability to communicate technical sustainability concepts to investment professionals. While not mandatory, experience with EHS due diligence or specific knowledge of private market deal structures will make a candidate stand out.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate your ability to bridge the gap between technical data management and investment strategy. Instead of just listing tools, explain how you have used ESG data to influence a specific investment decision or stewardship outcome in the past. Given AustralianSuper’s member-first culture, emphasize your commitment to long-term value creation rather than just compliance. Tailor your application to show familiarity with the specific challenges of 'unlisted' assets, where data is often less standardized than in public markets.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role focuses heavily on transparency and accountability within the private markets portfolio. By ensuring accurate data collection, you enable the fund to track its progress toward net-zero targets and other social responsibility commitments. Specifically, you will likely focus on climate risk reporting (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) and social factors like labor standards or health and safety within portfolio companies. This data directly fuels the fund's stewardship program, allowing for targeted engagement with assets that lag in sustainability performance.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

A significant challenge will be data fragmentation across different external fund managers and private companies, each with varying levels of ESG maturity. You will need to be persistent and diplomatic when chasing data or pushing for higher reporting standards from third parties. Additionally, navigating the rapidly changing regulatory environment in Australia requires constant vigilance. Balancing the need for highly granular data with the practicalities of what external partners can realistically provide will be a recurring tension in this position.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with a meeting with the Technology team to troubleshoot an ESG data vendor integration, followed by a deep-dive analysis of carbon footprint data from a new infrastructure acquisition. You might spend time building a Power BI dashboard to visualize EHS performance across the property portfolio. In the afternoon, you could switch to a more collaborative mode, conducting an education session for investment directors on new AASB reporting requirements. The day often ends with reviewing due diligence reports for an upcoming private equity transaction to flag potential ESG red flags.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

Growth in this role can lead toward Director-level stewardship positions or specialized roles in ESG risk management. As the fund continues its global expansion, there may be opportunities to lead ESG integration projects for international asset classes or offshore investment teams. You could also evolve into a Strategic Data Lead for the investment department, focusing on how sustainability data can be used for predictive financial modeling. The high visibility of regulatory reporting means successful delivery will likely lead to senior leadership exposure.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

Internal stakeholders include the Investment Asset Class teams, who rely on your data for decision-making, and the Technology department, who support your data infrastructure. You will report directly to the Director of ESG & Stewardship. Externally, you will interact frequently with external fund managers and ESG data vendors. Building strong relationships with these partners is essential for ensuring a steady and accurate flow of sustainability information into the fund’s systems.

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