Director, Portfolio Governance at Future Fund Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Governance, Portfolio Risk, Risk Frameworks, Stakeholder Influence, Investment Decision Making, Governance Structures, Delegations, Controls, Risk Management, Policy Development, Portfolio Oversight, Risk Assessment, Risk Reporting, Collaboration, Judgement, Complex Decision Making

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About Future Fund At the Future Fund, we’re for future minds – like yours. The new investors and creators who thrive on different thinking and doing it together. Those who glimpse opportunity before it strikes and step up every day to grab it. The Future Fund is Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund, managing over $310 billion across seven public asset funds with the same purpose: growing Australia’s future. We are a global investor and work closely with world leading investment organisations to access the best investment ideas. Where others see challenges, we see more interesting investment experiences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We’ve got every future generation to consider, yet our approach to investing is incredibly pure: we think about it deeply, and daily. Ours is a culture where great people grow the future together, with the rare ability to work collaboratively, think freely, and make a real difference. Are you Futureminded? Let’s create what’s next. The Opportunity We’re seeing an experienced investment governance professional to join our Portfolio Risk team as a Director, Portfolio Governance based in Melbourne for a 12-month non-ongoing role. We’ll also consider a Manager level candidate with the right skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at senior levels. The role sits within the Portfolio Risk Team, a first line risk function embedded in Investments. The team focuses on the risks associated with investment judgement, discretionary decision making and portfolio exposures, as well as governance of investment processes and controls. You will work at the intersection of investment governance, risk frameworks and portfolio oversight, partnering closely with senior leaders across Investments, Legal & Risk, and Investment Operations. As a small, highly trusted team, flexibility and strong judgement are key. Key Responsibilities As Director, Portfolio Governance, your focus will include: Investment governance and frameworks - providing guidance on investment decision making processes, governance structures, delegations and controls, balancing operational efficiency with robust risk management. Policies and documentation - developing, maintaining and uplifting investment policies, frameworks and supporting documentation across the Investments function. Whole of portfolio risk oversight - identifying key portfolio level risks, understanding interactions across asset classes and strategies, and supporting a joined up, total portfolio approach. Portfolio risk assessment and reporting - leading the development of portfolio risk evaluation approaches and contributing to clear, decision useful risk reporting for senior management and the Board. Collaboration and leadership - building strong relationships across the Investments team, influencing through expertise and judgement, and contributing to a risk aware, high performing culture. About You We’re looking for a senior investment or risk professional with strong credibility and the confidence to engage with complex, judgement based decisions. The following skills and experience are required: Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in investment governance, portfolio risk, investment management or a closely related area Strong understanding of investment decision making and processes, for multi asset portfolios. Experience with investment strategies and portfolio construction is desirable. Experience designing or operating governance frameworks, policies and controls in an investment environment Ability to distil complex investment and risk issues into clear, concise and practical guidance Proven capability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation Tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, commerce, law or a related discipline (post graduate or professional accreditation desirable) Please note that the opportunity is open to Australian citizens only We Are For Everyone At Future Fund, we are better for our differences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Which is why we’re looking for future minds like yours. Your past experiences help us expand our collective knowledge, add value and create something better. When doing your job means Australia has more money to invest in renewables, education, healthcare and medical breakthroughs – there’s a tangible impact to what we do. And we want you to be part of it. Are you Futureminded? Learn more about us at our LinkedIn Life page. The Future Fund acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as we work to create meaningful change for reconciliation. Job Posting End Date 30/03/2026 At Future Fund, we’re for future minds. Those who glimpse opportunity before it strikes and step up every day to grab it. The new investors, who thrive on different thinking and doing it together. We’re growing Australia’s future. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. No two future minds think the same, yet we all start each day on the same page. Ours is a culture where great people grow the future together, with the rare ability to work collaboratively, think freely, and make a real difference. To learn more about our recruitment process and our organisation visit our LinkedIn page or the Careers page of our website.

Responsibilities

The Director, Portfolio Governance will focus on providing guidance on investment decision-making processes, governance structures, delegations, and controls while developing and maintaining investment policies and frameworks across the Investments function. Key duties also involve whole-of-portfolio risk oversight, leading portfolio risk evaluation approaches, and contributing to clear risk reporting for senior management and the Board.