Analyst, Portfolio Risk

Haere Mai!

We are the Kaitiaki / Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. We are proud of our Te Whāinga / Our purpose: Sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders. We invest government contributions to the NZ Super Fund, a global investment fund helping to ensure the country can pay for the growing cost of universal superannuation (New Zealand Superannuation) in the future. We also oversee the Elevate Fund, which invests in small, fast-growing New Zealand companies.

At the Guardians there’s an energy, passion and a shared commitment to excellence: in 2024 the NZ Super Fund was named the world’s best-performing sovereign wealth fund. The work is complex, innovative and intellectually stimulating. Sustainable finance, including a commitment to being net zero by 2050, is core to our Mātāpono / way of working.

Team Overview

The Portfolio Risk team sits within the wider Risk business unit and works closely with investment teams, as well as external counterparts and peer funds globally, to ensure risk practices are robust and aligned with best practice.

Key Responsibilities

This role is hands‑on, analytical and technically focused, with a strong emphasis on Python‑driven risk reporting and analysis. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, enhancing and maintaining portfolio risk reporting using Python, Snowflake and Power BI, with a strong focus on automation, accuracy and scalability
• Owning daily reporting processes, including data validation, model checks and review of outputs
• Analysing and testing new risk and performance systems, supporting recommendations for implementation
• Managing counterparty credit exposure and creditworthiness analysis, including early identification of emerging risks
• Maintaining and reviewing counterparty risk frameworks and supporting ongoing improvements
• Contributing to liquidity stress testing, counterparty reporting and analysis for senior stakeholders and committees
• Supporting wider Risk team analysis and reporting initiatives using Python and modern data platforms
• Championing Guardians’ values and contributing to a constructive, collaborative culture

Skills, Experience and Attributes

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with curiosity and a clear appetite to grow in an investment environment. You will bring:

• Strong Python skills, including experience building, maintaining and improving analytical models and automated reporting
• Experience working with data platforms and visualisation tools (e.g. Snowflake, Power BI or similar)
• Background, exposure or a keen interest to develop within portfolio, market, counterparty or liquidity risk within financial services or an investment context
• A genuine interest in investment funds and financial markets, with the attitude and aptitude to rapidly build institutional and portfolio knowledge
• High attention to detail and a strong data‑quality mindset
• The ability to communicate technical analysis clearly to non‑technical stakeholders
• A proactive, learning‑oriented mindset and willingness to continuously improve tools, processes and skills

What we offer   

• A dynamic, exciting place to work with a team united by our common purpose of sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders.
• Competitive remuneration package including base salary, discretionary bonus programme, and up to 8% KiwiSaver matching.
• World class professional development, career pathways and job rotation opportunities.
• Comprehensive leave and benefits programme including strong parental leave package and insurance cover.
• Flexible and accessible work environment that reflects our commitment to equity and an inclusive team.

  
How to apply: 
We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse experience, including applicants interested in discussing flexible work options and those with specific disability needs. As a proudly committed equal opportunity employer, we challenge discrimination and actively work to eliminate bias in our hiring practices. Diversity of experience and diversity of background help us to solve complex problems and deliver on our purpose. 

We recognise the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and invest in partnership with a range of Iwi/Māori organisations. We warmly welcome and value Mana Whenua who wish to work with us. We are committed to understanding Te Ao Māori and integrating it into our workplace culture, for the benefit of all future generations in Aotearoa. 

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