Securitisation Manager

12-month Max Term Contract- Flexible Work Environment: Work where we work best - whether in the office or from home- Work in the leading Trust Management team in the Securitisation market

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.

Following the completion of a comprehensive Strategic Review in May 2024, it was announced that Perpetual Limited will become a standalone Asset Management business and has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) who will acquire the Corporate Trust and Wealth Management businesses.

About the role

An exciting opportunity to be part of the wider Perpetual Corporate Trust as a Securitisation Manager. Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT), a specialist business within the Perpetual Group, is a leading fiduciary, custody and digital business in Australia, with operations in Singapore.

We provide a unique range of products to help clients, and the industry, be more effective, efficient and economical while managing ever-increasing cyber security risks and maintaining compliance. Domestic and global financial institutions leverage our corporate strength, commercial approach, risk and compliance practices, expertise and service excellence in debt markets, managed funds and digital solutions to enable our clients success.

As a Securitisation Manager, you will support the Trust Management team in providing precise, timely, and effective services to the Australian Securitisation market. Your responsibilities include ensuring the team meets its contractual obligations and maintains high service standards. You will also help the team achieve its goals by managing direct reports, overseeing projects, offering technical support and training to new starters and team members, and identifying and implementing process improvements.

About the Role

As a Securitisation Manager, you will:
- Oversee team operations alongside the Senior Securitisation Manager.- Provide support and assistance to the Head of Trust Management, including daily operations, resource management, team workload, and ad-hoc projects.- Reconcile and maintain Trust bank accounts.- Prepare and execute daily and weekly settlement requests.- Monitor and review daily, weekly, and monthly operations of the Trust Management Portfolio, ensuring all contractual obligations to transaction parties are met.- Assist the Head of Trust Management in delivering key projects and objectives.- Oversee risk management by maintaining a quality assurance and risk management framework consistent with policy.- Manage direct reports, including recruitment and performance reviews.- Support the team in handling sensitive client issues.- Assist with disaster recovery testing and planning.- Assist with quarterly internal risk management testing.- Handle client billing, aged debtors, and accruals.- Provide ad-hoc reporting to management as required.- Support the team in dealing with sensitive client issues.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:
- Relevant tertiary education (business / economics or finance degree)- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience within Securitisation with in-depth understanding of securitisation processes and structures- Strong leadership skills and, including recruitment, training, and performance management and ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving goals- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (modelling experience) including VBA, SQL (desirable)- Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, handle multiple issue at once and adhere to strict deadlines- Strong communication and presentation skills- Strong problem solving skills and technical mindset- Risk management focus.

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients; the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits- Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.- An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.- Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development.- We have partnered with Jawun for over 10 years supporting regional Indigenous organisations.

Diversity and inclusion- WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018.- Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.- A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or cir