Senior Portfolio Manager - Quantitative Research and Analytics

Join Australian Retirement Trust as our Senior Portfolio Manager - Quantitative Research and Analytics. Lead a highly capable team delivering advanced quantitative research, models and analytical tools that influence investment decisions across the total portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, research and investment expertise, helping shape long-term member outcomes while advancing quantitative capability across our Investments team.

Description
We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a Senior Portfolio Manager - Quantitative Research and Analytics, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing investment strategies through advanced quantitative research. You'll lead a team of quantitative specialists, setting research priorities, raising the technical bar and developing people who want to do their best work. Just as importantly, you'll make the research land - translating complex analysis into recommendations that senior investment decision-makers act on.

Working within the Defensive and Liquid Assets and Portfolio Intelligence team, you'll advance data and quantitative analytics capabilities that support total portfolio management and investment insights. You'll partner closely with investment teams, data specialists and senior stakeholders to drive innovation and continuous improvement across the investment function.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Sydney or Brisbane.

Responsibilities
Day to day, you'll:

• Develop and execute quantitative research strategies that support investment objectives and portfolio performance.
• Lead the development of advanced quantitative models across the investment lifecycle, from research and portfolio construction through to execution and performance attribution.
• Embed model development, documentation and validation standards to ensure consistency, robustness and scalability.
• Oversee the design and delivery of interactive apps and visual analytics that provide actionable investment insights.
• Collaborate with investment, data governance and quantitative enablement teams to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Build industry relationships and monitor developments in quantitative methods, data science and financial technology.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Support governance, compliance and risk management activities across the investment domain.

Qualifications
It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• You hold tertiary qualifications in finance, mathematics, investments, commerce, economics or a related discipline.
• Your experience within the investments industry includes strong knowledge of market dynamics, regulations, risk and portfolio optimisation.
• You'll bring advanced quantitative modelling expertise and experience developing investment-focused analytical solutions.
• You're highly proficient in Python or similar programming languages used for quantitative research and data analysis.
• Your background includes conducting original research and translating findings into practical investment outcomes.
• You'll demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior and executive audiences.
• You're experienced in leading teams, managing competing priorities and delivering results in fast-paced environments.

About us
Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 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.

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 Friday, 21 August 2026.

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.

Why join us?
Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities:

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• 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.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process