Senior Transaction Manager, Debt Market Services

• Work on market leading structured finance and securitisation transactions for major banks, funds, and corporates
• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave
• Flexible Work Environment: We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure work-life balance

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

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Debt Market Services (DMS) team within Perpetual Corporate Trust - a specialist business within the Perpetual Group. In this role, you will review and manage client deal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Independent review of securitisation and structured finance transaction documentation to identify all legal, commercial and operational risks
• Engage and manage Perpetual's appointed lawyers for the legal review of documents
• Ensure Perpetual complies with transaction timetables and independently manage client expectations
• Ensure timely completion of any condition's precedent and handover to Client Services
• Review and manage amendments of transaction documents
• Ensure Senior Manager / Exec is briefed on key deal developments or risk issues
• Be aware of relevant industry developments and attend and participate in relevant seminars for debt markets
• Manage senior client relationships and represent DMS at an industry level - including ASF committees & training
• Manage any post-closing issues that arise including potential events of default or work out scenarios
• Initiating/driving process improvement, managing regulatory change and updating DMS policies as required.

About you

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

• Degree in Law, Business, Finance, or Economics (Law degree with practicing certificate highly regarded).
• Minimum five years' experience in banking, financial services, or legal practice, with at least three years in securitisation or structured finance.
• Proven ability to review and negotiate complex transaction documentation.
• Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and commercial issues in securitisation and debt markets.
• Experience managing transaction timelines, conditions precedent, and post-closing issues.
• Skilled in process improvement, regulatory change management, and policy updates.
• Ability to manage client relationships and represent the business at an industry level.

We love hearing from people who are inspired to shape the future with us. If you're excited about this opportunity or about joining Perpetual Corporate Trust, we encourage you to apply.

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
• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• 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 support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.