Senior Portfolio Manager

Drive the future of private equity at Australian Retirement Trust. As Senior Portfolio Manager – Private Equity, you'll lead high-impact investments, shape strategy, and deliver outstanding results for millions of members in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

We're all about inspiring confidence and awakening our members futures. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a senior member of the Growth Assets team, you will manage complex, large-scale portfolios and drive innovation across our private equity platform. This is a high-impact, autonomous role dedicated to delivering outstanding results for our members.

Day to day, you'll:

• Develop and execute the private equity strategy in partnership with executive leadership.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to internal committees.
• Lead selection and management of private equity managers and co-investments.
• Apply advanced analysis for investment decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Negotiate agreements to achieve optimal investment outcomes.
• Integrate sustainable investing practices.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for senior audiences.
• Represent ART at industry events and provide thought leadership.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and effective risk management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

This role is a permanent opportunity.

Location: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and strong commercial judgement. You will also require the following:

• Extensive experience in private equity, with a strong record in manager selection, co-investments, and co-underwriting.
• Deep industry expertise and networks across the global private equity landscape.
• Proven experience in international investment markets, including legal review, negotiation, and transaction execution.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• A high performing solution provider that proactively identifies potential risks and creative solutions.
• Advanced stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven experience in leading and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, investments, commerce, economics, or a related discipline.

Investment experience in direct private equity or secondary transactions of private equity funds will be advantageous.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Sunday, 26 October 2025.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.