Principal Investment Officer

About the role
This position operates within the Investment Advisory Services which is responsible for the prudential management of funds held in trust on behalf of customers of the Office through the provision of professional investment services.
Your specific role will be to assist management in identifying and implementing innovative business initiatives that will enhance the delivery of the Public Trustee's investment and financial services to the community. Specifically, assist in the operational and risk management of the Public Trustee Common Fund (Common Fund) and the Public Trustee Investment Funds (PTIFs).
This is a temporary full-time opportunity commencing in May 2024 until May 2026 based in Brisbane.
About you
You are an individual with sound analytical and conceptual skills, a strong financial focus and the ability to work well in a team environment. Thriving in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, you demonstrate exceptional multitasking and organisational abilities and take pride in delivering impactful services to the Queensland community.
To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:
* Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues across different business units and professional services
* Be innovative and work collaboratively to identify and implement new initiatives, policies, and procedures.
* Possess a keen understanding of risk management frameworks and identify areas for improvement to enahance financial activities
* Proactively committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
* Possess a positive attitude with a solution-focused approach.
* Uphold a strong work ethic and demonstrate unwavering dedication to the role and the organisation.
* Ability to maintain focus and optimism under pressure, ensuring steady performance.
* Meticulous attention to detail, thriving in the bustling environment of daily tasks.
* Ability to interprete and apply legislation, policy, and procedures within delegated limits.
What we offer
* A fulfilling role where your skills directly impact lives
* Dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth
* Supportive cultures prioritising employee mental health and wellbeing
How to apply
If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information:
* Your current resume, including a comprehensive employment history and any relevant qualifications and professional certifications you hold.
* A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining recent examples of your ability to demonstrate the 'Key capabilities' required to perform the 'Key responsibilities' of the role, as outlined above.
* Contact details for two referees. At least one referee should have thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years. If you are a current or previous public service employee, please nominate a referee who can report on your public service employment.
* Details of any visa conditions if you are not an Australian citizen or do not have permanent residency status.
Further information
The Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.