Executive Portfolio Manager

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank is seeking an Executive Portfolio Manager to join the CIO, a global investment team focused on FX and developed market rates. You will develop and execute macro investment strategies, translating macro policy into actionable ideas and portfolio decisions to enhance risk-adjusted performance.

You will work within CIO’s Tactical Portfolios & Strategy group to identify opportunities, construct portfolios, and coach other investment professionals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of generating alpha through disciplined risk taking and portfolio management.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomics, central bank policy and global markets.
• Sophisticated portfolio construction and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global macro investment strategies focused on FX and developed market rates.
• Translate macro developments into actionable investment strategies and trade ideas.
• Construct and actively manage portfolios to generate sustainable risk-adjusted returns.
• Evaluate portfolio performance, risks, and drivers of return; contribute to team debate and strategy.

Skills

Macro investing

Portfolio management

Risk management

Trade expression

Collaboration

Job description

Do work that matters.

CommBank’s Chief Investment Office (CIO) is looking for an Executive Portfolio Manager to join our global investment team responsible for identifying and executing investment opportunities across foreign exchange and developed market interest rates.

See yourself in our team.

The Chief Investment Office sits within Group Treasury and manages the Group's non-traded market risks, including interest rate and foreign exchange exposures, as well as the investment of liquid assets and shareholders' funds.

Within CIO, the Tactical Portfolios & Strategy team identifies and executes investment opportunities across global financial markets. The team combines macroeconomic research, market expertise and disciplined portfolio management to develop investment strategies across asset classes, helping enhance the risk-adjusted performance of CIO's portfolios.

In this role:

You will play a key role in developing and executing global macro investment strategies, with a particular focus on foreign exchange and developed market rates.

You may also;

• Identify and express macro investment opportunities across global markets
• Translate macroeconomic and monetary policy developments into actionable investment strategies
• Construct and actively manage portfolios to generate sustainable risk-adjusted returns
• Evaluate portfolio performance, risk exposures and drivers of return
• Contribute to investment debate, idea generation and portfolio strategy across the broader investment team
• Coach and support the development of other investment professionals

We're interested in hearing from people who have

• A proven track record of generating alpha through disciplined risk taking and portfolio management
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics, central bank policy and global financial markets
• Sophisticated portfolio construction and risk management capability
• Experience translating investment views into trade expression, position sizing and portfolio decisions
• The ability to clearly articulate and challenge investment ideas within a collaborative environment

Experience gained within hedge funds, institutional asset managers, proprietary trading environments or global markets businesses will be highly regarded.

Working with us

Whether you're passionate about markets, investment strategy or helping shape the future of one of Australia's largest balance sheets, you'll find opportunities here to make a meaningful impact.

At CommBank, we're committed to supporting our people with flexible working options, career development opportunities and a culture that values performance, collaboration and wellbeing.

Advertising End Date: 30th September 2026

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