Portfolio Manager

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $131 billion in assets (as at 31 December 2024). 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._
- Portfolio Manager - ABS & Securitised Credit

Sydney CBD | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid (3 days in-office)- Join a high-performing investment team managing a growing portfolio of asset-backed securities across the Australian and New Zealand markets.- This is a key Portfolio Manager role with direct responsibility for originating, executing and managing public and private ABS transactions.- About Challenger Investment Management Fixed Income
- Challenger Investment Management Fixed Income (CIM FI) is an institutional fixed income manager with approximately $16.5 billion in funds under management. Our investable universe spans public and private credit markets, including debt capital markets, loans, asset-backed securities and alternative credit strategies.
- We manage capital on behalf of Challenger Life Company and third-party institutional clients, investing across a broad set of fixed income markets to deliver strong relative value and risk-adjusted returns.
- About the role
- You’ll join the securitised credit team within CIM FI, managing investments across the domestic ABS portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:

- Transaction Origination & Execution- Leading the origination and execution of private warehouse and public ABS transactions- Conducting investment due diligence, commercial negotiation, structuring, internal approvals and legal documentation- Building and maintaining strong relationships with issuers, banks and counterparties
- Portfolio Management- Monitoring and managing existing ABS investments, including performance tracking, portfolio reporting and responding to amendments or restructures- Contributing to investment committee materials and ongoing investment commentary
- Collaboration & Internal Engagement- Working closely with internal stakeholders across Legal, Credit Risk, Finance, Compliance and Operations- Supporting investor reporting and marketing materials as required
- The skills and experience you’ll need
- We're seeking an experienced ABS professional who can confidently manage deals from end to end. You’ll likely bring:

- 5-10+ years’ experience in securitisation, ABS investing, structured finance or warehouse lending
- Deep understanding of the Australian and New Zealand ABS markets, particularly private warehouse structures
- Strong analytical, structuring and financial modelling skills (Excel essential; SQL or coding experience a bonus)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to operate independently and take ownership of transactions
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields; CFA designation well regarded
- A background in securitisation structuring at a bank, debt capital markets, or buy-side ABS investing would be highly relevant.

Why Challenger?
- This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, well-resourced team managing a specialised and growing portfolio. You’ll be part of a collaborative investment culture, with access to experienced colleagues and senior decision-makers. Hybrid working arrangements (typically 3 days in-office) and a long-term commitment to fixed income investing are part of the offer.
- Ready to bring your ABS expertise to the next level?
If you’re looking for a role where you can step in, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully from day one—we’d love to hear from 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.
- We support your growth and development, offering flexibility and a culture that values your unique contributions.
- We provide access to a range of exclusive employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally and a hybrid work environment including.- Discretionary bonus scheme.- Eighteen weeks paid leave for all new parents.- Flexibility on when, and how, parental leave is taken.- Challenger Day - one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make.- Subsidised on-site cafe and fantastic central location a stone's throw from Martin Place Metro- Additional support leave (fertility treatment leave, gender affirmation leaves).- Extra superannuation contributions.- Employee share plan.

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