Executive Assistant and Research Officer - RIAA Kickstart your career in sustainability.Be part of a high-performing, values-driven and dynamic organisation that is at the forefront of responsible investment and sustainable finance.Enjoy fulfilling work, creating a more sustainable environment, society and economy.Gain a bird's-eye view of RIAA, its members and stakeholders.Gain an understanding of the issues RIAA works on, including nature, human rights, climate change, investor stewardship and First Nations Peoples' rights.If you are a high achieving individual with a minimum of two years' administrative and/or policy experience and are ready to take your career to the next level, this is an opportunity for you.Family Leave Contract. Part-time opportunity, 4 days / week, with potential to work flexible hours. The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is looking for an experienced, diligent, and energetic professional to provide administrative services and support to RIAA's Co-CEOs.
Position Purpose The Executive Assistant/Research Officer is responsible for supporting the Co-CEOs to do their jobs well, including helping them prepare for public speaking engagements, supporting their effective engagement with RIAA members and other stakeholders and managing busy schedules and travel. Duties include collating presentations, desktop research on sustainability issues and potential speakers for high-profile events and triaging member inquiries. This is an "EA Plus" role with a helicopter view of the organisation. It involves regular contact with RIAA members from major finance sector organisations, superannuation funds, investment management firms and consultancies, and requires the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people including at senior levels.
The ideal candidate has a passion for administrative systems and processes that support teams to function well. You thrive in a complex and fast-moving organisational setting and delving into interesting issues. You are very organised, can manage multiple functions and tasks simultaneously, are outcomes-focused and have a good ability to get things done. You have an interest in how the allocation of capital can support better outcomes for the environment, society and economy.
You possess:
The ability to provide high quality administrative and secretarial services,ability to multitask and work with others to meet deadlines,ability to synthesise information and a passion for delving into interesting issues to produce high quality summaries,ability take records of meetings on complex issues and draft high-quality business documents such as briefings, agendas and minutes,ability to engage effectively with senior colleagues and industry contacts.You will demonstrate an:
Impeccable track record as an administrative officer or policy officer. Exceptional teamwork and commitment to respectful and inclusive work culture.Resilience, responsiveness and a proven ability to manage competing priorities.Interest in responsible investment and sustainability issues such as human rights, climate change, nature and biodiversity protection and First Nations Peoples' Rights.Sound interesting? See the position description at https://www.responsibleinvestment.org/work-with-us/ and send us an application, including a cover letter, a CV, and a statement of no more than two pages that answers the following:
Why you are interested in working in the responsible investment sector?Your experience in providing secretariat to senior executives, support to projects or high order administrative functions.Your tip for how to meet your deadlines, when you have to rely on input from another person.Applications should be emailed to [email protected] For a confidential discussion, please contact Brendan Bailey at [email protected] About the organisation RIAA champions responsible investing and a sustainable financial system in Australia and New Zealand. RIAA is dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy.
With over 500 members managing more than $US 29 trillion in assets globally, RIAA is the largest and most active network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand. Our membership includes super funds, fund managers, banks, consultants, researchers, brokers, impact investors, property managers, trusts, foundations, faith-based groups, financial advisers and individuals.
RIAA is a growing, supportive, energetic team that values accountability, respect, professionalism and courage. We pride ourselves on collaborating, sharing knowledge and finding innovative ways to achieve our mission. We encourage our team members to continuously learn and develop, and we provide opportunities and training to support this. We welcome flexible working and give the team additional leave at the end of each year.