Salary: $210,866 to $263,583 per annum plus 15.4% superannuationThe Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) is responsible for the central debt financing operations of the Australian Government. It also manages the Government's cash position to ensure payment obligations can always be met. The AOFM is also responsible for the management and execution of financial market investments on behalf of the Government.
We are seeking a dynamic leader with a demonstrated professional history of building and maintaining relationships with sophisticated debt investors in Australia and abroad. You will have impeccable communication skills. The successful candidate will have an excellent presentation style and an advanced ability to discuss complex financial markets information to a diverse audience, taking account of their specific drivers.
The key duties of the position include The Head of Investor Relations is expected to provide leadership, contribute to the sound and efficient overall functioning of the agency, and lead by example through helping to promote a culture as envisioned by the CEO.
The role is responsible for developing and leading comprehensive and effective investor relations activities for the AOFM. This includes direct engagement with investors to promote an understanding of the economic and financial environment affecting the Australian Government Securities Market (AGS) market and the AOFM's issuance plans. An important part of the role is also to understand investor preferences and motives. Engagement with investors will also include indirect means, such as through the virtual and other promotional channels.
The Head of IR will both independently and using intermediaries, play a lead role in developing and conducting marketing activities, preparing promotional materials and identifying investor preferences and concerns. The Head of IR will lead staff within the Investor Relations Group, act as a source of market expertise and contribute to the strategic direction of the AOFM.
Accountabilities The investor relations function is aimed at marketing Australian Government debt products to both domestic and overseas investors. The Head of IR will be expected to:
Arrange and execute promotional activities (e.g. roadshows, presentations, meetings) both locally and abroad. Work with senior government officers to support effective marketing of debt products. Maintain an understanding of the economic and financial environment affecting sovereign debt markets and the credit standing of Australian Government debt. Build and maintain positive relationships with key investors and investor groups and raise awareness of the Australian Government Debt market with non-investors. Monitor and assess the preferences, concerns and intentions of investors. Liaise with major financial market intermediaries on marketing strategies. Lead the staff of the Investor Relations Group and work with the other business units to support the strategic direction of the AOFM.
Behavioural attributes The following behavioural attributes apply to all staff in the Agency:
Leadership and Initiative Oral Communication Written Communication Judgment and Problem Solving Output Management Relationship Management including promotion of a team-based risk aware culture. Self Development Developing Others
CEO expectation of performance: Achieves key activities to a sufficiently high standard acceptable to and meeting with specific KPIs agreed with the CEO. Leads the relevant Business Unit effectively. Delivers Business Plan projects and initiatives on time and to budget. Is pro-active in identifying and proposing solutions to AOFM and Investor Relation challenges. Takes responsibility and exercises leadership.
Other qualities: Excellent public presentation skills. Knowledge of economic, credit and financial matters relevant to sovereign debt management. Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse investor base.
Qualifications Degree qualification in economics, finance, commerce or a related discipline. Honours level or postgraduate qualifications would be desirable.
Experience Substantial experience in communicating complex information to diverse audiences, knowledge of the financial markets, and understanding of fixed interest debt products.
Experience in the management of government debt would be advantageous; together with a demonstrated achievement in strong professional relationship building and maintenance. An ability to represent the Government at a high-level to financial market intermediaries and investors is essential.
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