Head of Real Assets (JBWere)

NAB; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB is seeking a Head of Real Assets to lead the private wealth real assets investing across property and infrastructure. You will drive the investment strategy, oversee manager research and due diligence, and guide portfolio construction decisions in collaboration with advisers and clients.

You will influence asset allocation at a senior level, contribute to market commentary and thought leadership, and work with the Private Wealth & JBWere team to advance strategic priorities for client

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across listed and unlisted property and infrastructure markets.
• Proven track record in manager selection, due diligence and portfolio construction.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to identify scalable investment opportunities.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Significant experience within institutional, wealth or investment management environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the real assets investment strategy across property and infrastructure.
• Lead manager research, due diligence and investment recommendations.
• Influence asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions at a senior level.
• Partner closely with advisers, clients and investment managers to drive outcomes.
• Act as a key spokesperson through market commentary, client events and thought leadership.

Skills

Property investing

Infrastructure investing

Manager research

Due diligence

Portfolio construction

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Shape the future direction of property and infrastructure investing across a leading private wealth business
• Drive investment strategy, manager selection and market insights for advisers and clients
• Lead a high-performing team while building a scalable real assets platform

• Shape the future direction of property and infrastructure investing across a leading private wealth business
• Drive investment strategy, manager selection and market insights for advisers and clients
• Lead a high-performing team while building a scalable real assets platform

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Head of Real Assets, you will work closely with our Private Wealth & JBWere team, contributing to key business priorities, member of CIO Office investment committees and continuously improving how we serve our clients.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

• Own and evolve the real assets investment strategy across property and infrastructure
• Lead manager research, due diligence and investment recommendations
• Influence asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions at a senior level
• Partner closely with advisers, clients and investment managers to drive outcomes
• Act as a key spokesperson through market commentary, client events and thought leadership

You’ll bring to this role:

• Deep expertise across listed and unlisted property and infrastructure markets
• Proven track record in manager selection, due diligence and portfolio construction
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to identify scalable investment opportunities
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Significant experience within institutional, wealth or investment management environments

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all JBWere colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.