Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income & Debt

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

You will lead the portfolio management of the internal Australian Fixed Income portfolio to ensure it delivers its risk and return objectives in the context of Rest’s broader investment beliefs and whole of fund requirements. You will enhance the investment process with a focus on quantitative and qualitative research, data quality, ESG integration, portfolio construction, risk management and efficiency.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead a team of one Senior Analyst and support the development of other Fixed Income and Debt team members.
• Contribute to Whole of Fund investment thinking by working collaboratively with the broader Fixed Income & Debt team, Listed Assets, Asset Allocation team, Responsible Investments team and Governance team.
• Back up and support the management of the internal Cash portfolio.
• Represent the Australian internal Fixed Team when meeting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take primary responsibility for the investment strategy, portfolio construction and day‑to‑day management of the internal Australian fixed income portfolio to deliver its risk and return objectives.
• Lead fundamental and quantitative research on interest rate and credit markets, including macroeconomic, valuation and technical drivers.
• Ensure full adherence to Rest’s regulatory requirements, internal policies and mandate guidelines.