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Sydney based with hybrid work arrangements Join our high performing Finance & Advice Permanent full time opportunity Suncorp Group firmly believes in contributing to a more resilient Australia. This means striving to enhance the skills of our people, building stronger relationships with customers, and leveraging the power of innovation and technology.
Join our dynamic Capital and Investments team as the Manager, Fixed Interest. This role plays a pivotal part in managing relationships with Investment Managers and overseeing the ongoing management of designated asset class portfolios.
You will be responsible for designing and implementing investment manager configurations, with a focus on achieving alpha targets while navigating the complexities of risk management in today's evolving investment landscape. You'll be instrumental in responding to the diverse investment needs of our customers across Australia and New Zealand, particularly in areas such as liability-driven investing and ESG considerations.
If you're passionate about driving investment performance and making a meaningful impact in the insurance investment space, we invite you to apply!
What you'll do For designated asset class portfolios (including Fixed Interest), implement the Group's strategic asset allocations under the responsibility of Capital and Investments; Proactively manage Investment Manager relationships and investment risks associated with portfolios; Determine Investment Manager research, strategy and selection advice based on ongoing manager investment due diligence and qualitative and quantitative analysis, with regard to the manager oversight governance process; Manage the review and negotiation of Investment Manager mandate rules, restrictions, and management fees to deliver continuous improvement in parameters and leverage the group's asset scale; Collaborate with the Investment Strategy team to ensure the Group's desired liability-driven investing, capital and liquidity characteristics are embedded in fixed interest portfolio exposures; Research new methods, strategies, and tools that can contribute to the risk and return objectives; Formulate effective formal and informal stakeholder engagement based on Investment Manager, investment and portfolio analysis which is timely, thorough, and concise; Support research, selection and strategy advice and ongoing portfolio management of other asset class portfolios to implement the Group's strategic asset allocations under the responsibility of Capital and Investments, providing continuity of management for all other asset class portfolios where required. What you'll bring Undergraduate degree covering at least one of the following areas: accounting, finance, investments, economics, or actuarial studies (Desired). Chartered Financial Analyst qualification and/or post-graduate finance degree (Desired). 7+ years financial services experience (mandatory). A combination of theoretical and practical experience (3+ years) reviewing, selecting, and managing managers (mandatory). A fund management background incorporating direct investment management experience is desirable although not essential. Insurance-related investment experience desired although not essential. Culture At Suncorp, our purpose has been at the core of our business for over 100 years. To deliver exceptional experiences we've had to become even more customer obsessed, innovative, and performance driven than ever before.
Delivering on our purpose has always meant putting words into action. Building futures and protecting what matters is why we're here. Caring for others, being courageous, and doing the right thing underpins everything we do.
If this role sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for… Chase the sun, apply online today! At Suncorp we build inclusion by providing an environment where everyone is able to be themselves and feel valued, involved, and respected for their perspectives and contribution. For further details on accessibility please email ******. Advertised: 31 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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