Portfolio Manager, Real Assets

• Location: Sydney
• Type: Permanent, full time

The opportunity

As the Portfolio Manager, Real Assets, you will develop and evolve externally managed Real Assets portfolio strategies (including Infrastructure, Unlisted Property and Nature Based Solutions) to achieve the target risk and return profile for the allocated funds within investment parameters. You will work to drive oversight, engagement, assessment and decision making processes for externally managed allocations and manage associated portfolios. 

Your new role

Working closely with the Global Head of Externally Managed Funds and the Senior Portfolio Manager, Real Assets, you will;

• Develop Real Assets portfolio strategies based on the analysis of market dynamics and manager strategies and provide ongoing management of allocations in accordance with investment objectives and guidelines for all nominated portfolios
• Support impact investment targets and origination through sourcing, due diligence and oversight activities for impact investments supporting the Premiums4Good program
• Collaborate with Business Operations and other enabling functions to operationalise external manager decisions
• Build and maintain highly effective relationships within the Externally Managed Funds team and across Group Investments
• Drive Real Assets investment manager research, selection, due diligence processes and corresponding investment agreement negotiations based upon manager and market analysis 
• Provide oversight, engagement and assessment of external managers and portfolio positioning 

About you

To be successful as a Portfolio Manager, Real Assets you will have;

• Solid Infrastructure and Unlisted Property investment experience, with Nature Based Solutions or Forestry experience an advantage
• Strong understanding of portfolio management theory and practical application, investment styles, investment processes, investment mandates and investment vehicle structures as it relates to Real Assets 
• Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Finance or Business related discipline, with Post graduate finance qualifications highly regarded
• Effective problem solving, decision-making, & negotiation skills

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. 

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. 

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
• Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• Family First accredited employer since 2021

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at ***********@qbe.com