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Investment Manager

Melbourne Permanent View Job Description
As an Investment Manager, you will contribute to the ongoing management and performance of a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio while working closely with internal stakeholders, external investment managers and global investment partners.
  • Our client is a leading Australian industry superannuation fund
  • Managing a significant and diversified investment portfolio

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected organisation within the insurance sector. As a large organisation, they are known for their commitment to excellence and fostering a professional environment for their employees.

Job Description

Portfolio Management

  • Support the management of diversified investment portfolios across listed and private markets.
  • Monitor portfolio performance against strategic objectives and benchmarks.
  • Undertake portfolio analytics and attribution analysis.
  • Assist with portfolio construction, asset allocation and risk management initiatives.
  • Monitor liquidity and cashflow requirements across investment portfolios.



Investment Research & Due Diligence

  • Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative investment analysis.
  • Assess new investment opportunities across domestic and international markets.
  • Prepare investment papers and recommendations for Investment Committees.
  • Complete financial modelling, valuation analysis and scenario testing.
  • Review macroeconomic trends, industry developments and market risks.



External Manager Oversight

  • Manage relationships with external investment managers.
  • Conduct ongoing manager monitoring and performance reviews.
  • Participate in operational and investment due diligence.
  • Review investment mandates and fee structures.
  • Monitor ESG integration and responsible investment outcomes.



Stakeholder Engagement

  • Present investment recommendations to senior investment leaders.
  • Prepare Board and Investment Committee reporting.
  • Work closely with Risk, Operations, Legal, Finance and Investment Governance teams.
  • Support strategic investment projects across the broader investment function.



Market Research

  • Monitor global financial markets and economic conditions.
  • Analyse emerging investment themes.
  • Contribute to strategic asset allocation reviews.
  • Identify opportunities for portfolio enhancement.



The Successful Applicant

We're seeking an experienced institutional investment professional with:

  • 5-10+ years' experience within funds management, superannuation, asset management, sovereign wealth, family office, investment consulting or institutional investment.
  • Experience across one or more asset classes including:
    • Equities
    • Fixed Income
    • Private Equity
    • Infrastructure
    • Property
    • Credit
    • Alternatives
  • Strong financial modelling and valuation capability.
  • Experience assessing institutional investment opportunities.
  • Portfolio construction and asset allocation knowledge.
  • Excellent investment writing and presentation skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management capability.
  • High levels of commercial judgement and analytical thinking.



Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce or a related discipline.

CFA Charterholder (or progression towards completion) highly regarded.

CA or CPA qualifications considered advantageous.

Postgraduate qualifications (MBA or Masters in Finance) viewed favourably.

What's on Offer

  • Short-term incentive (typically 15-30%)
  • 15-17% employer superannuation
  • Professional development support (e.g. CFA)
  • Health and wellbeing benefits
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Contact
Ben Naylor
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7050257
Phone number
+61386166225

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Fund & Trust Accounting
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Consultant phone
+61386166225
Job Reference
JN-062026-7050257

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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