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About Future Fund
At the Future Fund, we’re for future minds – like yours. The new investors and creators who thrive on different thinking and doing it together. Those who glimpse opportunity before it strikes and step up every day to grab it.
The Future Fund is Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund, managing over $290 billion across seven public asset funds with the same purpose: growing Australia’s future. We are a global investor and work closely with world leading investment organisations to access the best investment ideas.
Where others see challenges, we see more interesting investment experiences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We’ve got every future generation to consider, yet our approach to investing is incredibly pure: we think about it deeply, and daily. Ours is a culture where great people grow the future together, with the rare ability to work collaboratively, think freely, and make a real difference.
Are you Futureminded? Let’s create what’s next.
The Opportunity
The Future Fund Academy is the Future Fund’s in-house leadership and investment development organisation. Its primary function is to act as a central pillar in ensuring the organisations unique culture, purpose and way of investing continues to be well-understood and applied by all our staff. To succeed in this, the Academy has developed dedicated programs that focus on investment technical skills, leadership development, and inclusion. As the Director, Academy – Investment Excellence, you will play a leadership role in continuing to grow the Academy, developing senior leadership programs, and leading investment courses that teach the way we invest. You will also lead the design and implementation of the Academy’s leadership offsites such as the Inclusive Leaders Experience, which is the Future Fund’s annual leadership development day for senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities
As Director, Academy – Investment Excellence your focus will be on enhancing investment education and leadership development. This includes designing and delivering comprehensive investment development programs that emphasise the Future Fund's holistic approach, as well as overseeing senior leadership initiatives like the Executive Excellence program. The role also involves directing significant Academy events, such as the annual Investment Competition and Inclusive Leaders Experience, to cultivate essential leadership skills among participants.
Additionally, the position requires leading programs aimed at improving decision-making quality in investment processes, such as the Good Decisions Program. Collaboration with the Investment team is crucial to ensure that training aligns with the needs of investment professionals. The role also contributes to the strategic direction of the Academy and provides leadership support to the Academy team, including executive coaching for senior leaders, ultimately shaping a skilled and effective workforce within the Future Fund.
About You
We are looking for a candidate with a background in investment management, emphasising expertise in investment strategies, decision-making, and portfolio management. A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field is required, while an advanced degree is preferred.
Candidates should have exceptional communication skills to facilitate discussions with senior leaders and demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across various organisational levels. A strategic mindset is essential for aligning educational programs with the Agency's goals, along with familiarity with decision science concepts and program management experience involving multiple stakeholders. Previous participation in investment committees is highly desirable, as is experience in creating and delivering leadership and investment skill development programs.
Key competencies include a deep understanding of investment principles, portfolio management, and risk management, alongside the ability to teach and facilitate complex concepts engagingly. Candidates should be skilled in diagnosing organisational needs and translating them into practical programs, with effective collaboration and negotiation skills. A results-oriented approach is crucial for achieving measurable outcomes, along with awareness of global investment trends and technological impacts, including AI. Proficiency in enhancing decision quality and promoting inclusion in decision-making processes is also vital for this role.
Please note this opportunity is open to Australian Citizens only.
We Are For Everyone
At Future Fund, we are better for our differences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Which is why we’re looking for future minds like yours. Your past experiences help us expand our collective knowledge, add value and create something better. When doing your job means Australia has more money to invest in renewables, education, healthcare and medical breakthroughs – there’s a tangible impact to what we do. And we want you to be part of it.
Are you Futureminded? Learn more about us at our LinkedIn Life page.
Job Posting End Date
06/04/2025