Strategic Accounts Associate

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._
- Strategic Accounts Associate- Join the Retirement and Strategy Partnerships team and be involved in a variety of pivotal initiatives.- Opportunity to further develop your skills working alongside a diverse, experienced and close-knit team.- We are looking for an Associate to join the Retirement Strategy & Partnerships team. The role sits within Challenger’s Retail Life Distribution function, which focuses on building and maintaining relationships with financial advisers and intermediaries.

The role reports into the National Strategy & Relationships Manager and supports the delivery of sales strategy - expanding our reach and driving business growth. In addition, the role supports ongoing Strategic Account activities and works closely with the Head of Platform Partnerships.

Responsibilities include:
- Support the planning and execution of events and campaigns that strengthen relationships with key strategic accounts.- Be the connector for national roadshows and key events, ensuring smooth coordination across teams and stakeholder groups.- Contribute to go-to-market efforts by coordinating campaigns, setting account priorities, and supporting product development.- Help shape and support the national distribution strategy, including partnerships and strategic account planning.- Play a key role in managing business-critical projects and initiatives across Retirement Distribution and Platform Partnerships.- Assist in developing quarterly plans and support national strategic goals.- Work closely with platform providers to deliver joint initiatives and integrate partnerships into broader business strategies.

Skills required:
- A strong background in the financial services industry, ideally in roles such as account management, client services, sales, or marketing—where you've successfully driven positive outcomes for clients and business growth.- Exceptional attention to detail and a genuine passion for delivering best-in-class service that strengthens client relationships and builds trust.- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects, while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external partners.- Proven ability to manage and support multiple projects whilst maintaining strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally- Confident using tools like MS Excel, MS Teams, and Salesforce to analyse, communicate, and track performance effectively.- RG146 compliance is preferred, reflecting your commitment to industry standards.

Additional Information:

- At Challenger, we support your growth and development, offering flexibility and a culture that values your unique contributions. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages learning, innovation, and making a real impact.
- If you’re excited about using your skills to drive positive change within a leading distribution team, we’d love to hear from you.
- 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. At Challenger, 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.- Additional support leave (fertility treatment leave, gender affirmation leave).- Extra superannuation contributions.- Employee share plan.

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- We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality._
- We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the opportunity for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference._

Job type:
Permanent

Posting Close Date:
13/06/2025

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- Life at Challenger is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our custo