Portfolio Manager - Structured Credit

Platinum Pacific Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking an Executive Director to lead their debt fund, specializing in asset-backed finance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of experience in investment origination, transaction structuring, and portfolio management, ideally in non-bank lending environments. This senior role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for investing. The position offers an opportunity to grow a successful fund and contribute to an established investment platform in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience required.
• Proven track record in investment origination and portfolio management.
• Experience in investment banks’ securitisation teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of a dedicated investment fund.
• Manage structured asset-backed debt investments.
• Drive disciplined growth within the firm.

Skills

Investment origination

Transaction structuring

Portfolio management

Asset-backed finance

Mezzanine and junior debt investing

Dynamic environment adaptability

Job description

Executive Director - Debt at Platinum Pacific Partners

A well-established financial services sponsor is seeking to appoint a senior investment leader to scale a fund that it launched in 2024.

The fund specialises in investing in the structured asset‑backed debt of non‑bank lenders and other financial services platforms, with a flexible mandate within the sector. Since inception, the fund has delivered net IRRs >12% p.a. and grown to c. $100m in size. The fund forms part of a broader investment platform that together manages more than $9 billion of assets, led by an experienced team with a long‑term track record in this investment strategy.

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated investment vehicle, building on strong foundations from which to grow, including a high‑quality returns track record, access to capital, investment momentum and the backing of a proven sponsor that incubates fund managers.

Candidate Profile

This role is for a senior investment professional with demonstrated track record across investment origination, transaction structuring and portfolio management in asset‑backed finance. Prior investment experience with mezzanine and junior debt investing in private warehouse facilities, structured holding company facilities and/or fund finance would be preferred. This may come from funds management and non‑bank environments, structured finance or financing solutions teams within investment banks or domestic banks’ securitisation teams. Other backgrounds will also be considered.

The candidate will likely have a minimum of ten years of relevant experience. The role will be based in Melbourne.

Key to the role will be entrepreneurial drive, with a deep curiosity and passion for investing and comfort in operating in a dynamic environment. The candidate would be excited by the prospect of leading the disciplined growth of an agile fund manager within the firm’s broader stable.

To discuss this mandate in confidence, please reach out to Harriet King via email [e-mail]

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Finance, Sales, and Business Development

Industries

Financial Services, Investment Management, and Investment Banking