Senior Strategist

at  QIC Limited

ABOUT YOU

You will excel in a team environment, working effectively with various stakeholders to achieve common goals. You will also have:

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or a related field, preferably at the postgraduate level.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of global economics and financial markets.
• Proficient in asset pricing models and their applications and / or prior experience with external manager selection and implementation
• Proven ability to solve complex asset allocation problems and provide actionable recommendations.
• In-depth understanding of portfolio construction principles.
• Familiarity with international data information systems (e.g., Datastream, Bloomberg, FactSet) and in-house data warehouse and performance measurement systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively as a team member, influence outcomes, and lead junior team members to ensure timely project delivery.
• Strong initiative, planning, and time management skills with the ability to work independently.

The key accountabilities are not limited to but include:

• Create and refine both directional and non-directional asset allocation strategies using systematic and fundamental frameworks.
• Develop and oversee metrics that inform top-down portfolio decisions, ensuring effective risk and portfolio management.
• Contribute to the build out and implementation of our external manager program across tail risk hedging, Macro and broader Diversifying Alternative Strategies
• Regularly observe international economic and financial market developments, particularly those impacting portfolios across all asset classes.
• Improve portfolio design and modelling processes, including proprietary models and technologies, to maintain competitive performance

We are currently seeking an experienced investment professional with a strong track record in developing and implementing portfolio strategies to join our State Investments team based in either Brisbane or Sydney on a on an open term, permanent basis.
Reporting to the Investment Director, the role of Senior Strategist will play a leading role within the State Investments research program and the development of strategic tilting, tail risk hedging and /or fund to fund allocation / implementation of investment management processes.
You will possess excellent research and analytical skills, leadership experience, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.

The key accountabilities are not limited to but include:

• Create and refine both directional and non-directional asset allocation strategies using systematic and fundamental frameworks.
• Develop and oversee metrics that inform top-down portfolio decisions, ensuring effective risk and portfolio management.
• Contribute to the build out and implementation of our external manager program across tail risk hedging, Macro and broader Diversifying Alternative Strategies
• Regularly observe international economic and financial market developments, particularly those impacting portfolios across all asset classes.
• Improve portfolio design and modelling processes, including proprietary models and technologies, to maintain competitive performance.