AddressAbout the role
We are currently seeking an Associate Strategist to join our State Investments team based in Brisbane on a on an open term, permanent basis.
Reporting to the Head of Mid Risk Strategy, this role involves active participation in the State Investment team's research program. The main focus lies on delivering strategic and opportunistic investment strategies across various asset classes, particularly fixed income credit in both Public and Private Debt sectors.
This is an exciting and crucial position within the team responsible for ensuring well-diversified and risk-controlled investment solutions for our clients.
The key accountabilities are not limited to but include:
- Contribute to research projects and investment due diligence related to existing and new investments within the fixed income asset classes across public and private markets.
- Stay informed about international economic and financial market developments, contributing to the wider State Investment portfolio with a focus on private markets.
- Collaborate with internal teams at QIC and within State Investments for research and investment enhancements, ensuring effective communication both internally and externally.
- Understand client needs and preferences, collaborating with senior team members to develop investment recommendations and portfolio solutions for the fixed income asset class.
- Assist in portfolio monitoring and rebalancing responsibilities, becoming a key contact between the team and our investment managers.
- Supervise and provide guidance to interns and graduates within the State Investments team.
- Provide input on compliance and risk management of investment managers, bridging the gap between the investment and operational teams
About you
You will be a strategic thinker who enjoys getting into the detail, as well as being innovative and curious in the way you work. You will also have:
- Demonstrated and sound experience across the investment management industry, preferably in a multi-asset or credit role.
- Understanding of portfolio construction and asset allocation.
- Ability to undertake basic modelling and risk systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work with junior resources (graduates/interns) and provide them with on-the-job development and mentoring.
- Keenness to understand QIC clients with a view to becoming a client facing role within State Investments.
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, possessing strong quantitative skills and effective time management, adept at meeting multiple deadlines autonomously.
About Us
About QIC:
As one of Australia's leading institutional investment managers with more than A$100billion in assets under management, we have a presence across four continents, seven offices and assets across global markets.
At QIC, we believe in shared value - where delivering strong investment returns can go hand in hand with doing good for our clients, people and the planet. If we invest well, we will all do better together.
Life at QIC :
We know that our people perform at their best when they feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued for their meaningful contribution in delivering for the prosperity of our clients, people and communities.
Joining QIC, you can contribute to our employee led networks that champion our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, which consists of five key pillars: Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Cultural & Linguistic Diversity, and First Nations People.
Other reasons to join us:
- Flexibility and hybrid options encouraged - certified Family Inclusive Workplace
- Recharge leave - additional 3 days leave per year
- Annual fitness/home office reimbursement
- Ability to swap public holidays for those of personal, cultural or religious significance
- 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
- Financial study assistance and study leave
- Community leave for supporting the causes you love
- Development opportunities to extend, expand and enhance your growth
At QIC, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds. We have an equitable, barrier-free application process so please inform us of your accessibility requirements in your application or you can reach out to our Talent Team on 07 3020 7***.
