**About the role**
We are currently seeking a Portfolio Manager within our Public Markets Strategy team, which is a newly established position, designed to enhance the implementation of the Queensland State Government's externally managed listed investment program.
This role, in collaboration with the Head of Public Markets, will focus on managing the equity program while also contributing to broader public market strategies, including listed credit and diversified alternatives.
The role demands a deep understanding of a variety of investment topics, such as the economic exposure of derivatives and the governing legal documents of fund investments through to unit pricing and attribution methodologies. The role will effectively oversee the implementation process and contribute to the ongoing success of the State Investments team.
The key accountabilities are not limited to but include:
- Play a leading or major role in managing transitions for substantial cash flows.
- Take charge of or significantly contribute to the commercial negotiations of legal agreements related to external manager investments.
- Drive or significantly enhance efficiency in portfolio implementation and management, with an emphasis on optimising net returns.
- Maintain a solid grasp of the underlying portfolio strategy and the desired outcomes.
- Support internal operations, legal, and tax teams with inquiries regarding external manager investments.
- Assist with activities related to performance attribution when required.
- Collaborate with QIC internal teams to develop and enhance research and investment initiatives.
- Aid in effectively communicating research findings internally and externally.
**About you**
You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of public markets, a proven ability to manage complex investment transitions, and a strong track record of collaborating across teams to drive efficiency and optimise portfolio outcomes. You will also have:
- Degree qualifications in economics, finance, commerce, actuarial or another relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing equity, public market and/or multi asset portfolios.
- Strong understanding of financial derivatives and performance and attribution models.
- Knowledge and understanding of ex-ante risk statistics, unit pricing practices, Transaction Cost Analysis approaches.
- Familiarity with industry standard documentation of investment mandates.
- Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of international data information systems, e.g. Datastream, Bloomberg, Factset etc.