Business Development Manager – Retirement Distribution (VIC) at Challenger Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Retirement Distribution, Relationship Building, Lifetime Income, Portfolio Construction, Aged Care Strategies, Strategic Growth, Sales Outcomes, Market Insights, Financial Services, Fixed Income, Customer-First Mindset, Financial Markets Understanding, Superannuation Rules, RG146 Compliance, Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $123.9 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2025). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement. We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed. Business Development Manager – Retirement Distribution (VIC) The Opportunity of a Lifetime in Retirement Where do you see your future in Distribution? Every day, 700 Australians retire - a powerful demographic shift that’s rapidly transforming long-term investment strategies, asset allocation, and client engagement. Retirement is now the fastest-growing area of financial services in Australia, and Challenger is leading the charge with innovative partnerships and market-first solutions. This is not just another BDM role. This is your chance to shape the future of retirement, join the largest and most respected retirement-focused distribution team in the market, and be at the centre of the industry’s biggest growth story. Why Challenger? Industry Leadership: Challenger is the market leader in retirement income, partnering with major super funds and financial institutions to deliver certainty, confidence and enhanced outcomes for retirees. Our solutions are setting new standards for lifetime income, flexibility, and member experience. Unmatched Growth: With millions of Australians set to retire in the next decade, the demand for expert advice and innovative retirement solutions has never been higher. Challenger’s current and future partnerships are redefining what retirement means for Australians. Collaborative Culture: The VIC/TAS Distribution team is a large, high-performing group where collaboration is more than a buzzword - it’s how we win. Every member has the opportunity to lead, contribute, and grow. We celebrate success, share knowledge, and support each other to achieve collective goals. Your Impact As a Retirement BDM, you’ll: Build deep relationships with advisers, practices, and licensees, supporting quality retirement and portfolio outcomes for clients. Lead conversations on lifetime income, portfolio construction, aged care strategies and the evolving needs of retirees. Drive strategic growth, leveraging Challenger’s market-leading products and partnerships. Drive consistent external activity to meet strategic objectives and sales outcomes. Be a visible leader in the advice community, delivering workshops, presentations, and market insights. What We’re Looking For Proven experience in financial services, with a passion for retirement income, fixed income, and portfolio construction. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts. A customer-first mindset and a track record of business growth. Sound understanding of financial markets, social security, tax and superannuation rules. RG146 compliance across Managed Investments, Superannuation, Life Insurance, Securities, and Derivatives. A collaborative spirit and the drive to set a high-performance benchmark. Why Now? Challenger is the place to be if you want to make a real impact, accelerate your career, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future. Ready to lead the next wave of retirement innovation? Join us and discover where your future in Distribution can take you. Additional information: Working at Challenger means being part of a diverse, connected team that has fun and loves what they do. We’re small enough, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas, realising what’s possible for our customers and partners. Visit our benefits page for more information https://www.challenger.com.au/about-us/careers/our-benefits #LI-GW1 #LI-Challenger #LI-Hybrid Challenger's employee value proposition guides how we work: Grow and realise your potential, supporting each other, stronger together and making things happen. Our culture encourages curiosity, considered thinking and meaningful contribution, with opportunities to build a broad and rewarding career. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking can thrive, and promoting flexible working to support work-life balance. Challenger is proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Family Friendly Workplace and recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Job type: Permanent Posting Close Date : 13/02/2026 Life at Challenger is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for retirement. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and perspectives to a workplace which is inclusive, flexible, and driven by our values – act with integrity, aim high, collaborate and think customer. Our environment is one where our passionate teams can thrive. Our people quickly discover that a role at Challenger is much more than just a job. Our working environment is unique and encourages our employees to share their ideas and feel empowered to tackle new opportunities.

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Responsibilities

The role involves building deep relationships with financial advisers, practices, and licensees to support quality retirement and portfolio outcomes for clients. Responsibilities also include leading strategic conversations on lifetime income and aged care, driving external activity, and acting as a visible leader in the advice community.