Securitisation Manager – Perpetual Corporate Trust

Perpetual Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work from anywhere in Australia up to

Wellbeing annual allowance

Study support and professional dev

Job summary

Perpetual Corporate Trust (a specialist unit within Perpetual Group) seeks a Securitisation Manager to lead and develop a Trust Management team, overseeing complex securitisation transactions and client relationships. You will work closely with Senior Management to deliver contractual obligations and superior service.

You will guide operational improvements, contribute to strategic growth, and manage a portfolio of high-profile matters while ensuring risk and compliance standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in securitisation, trust management, structured finance or related financial services.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance.
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex issues and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Trust Management professionals, building accountability and collaboration.
• Manage a portfolio of complex, high-profile transactions, ensuring contractual obligations and service standards are met.
• Resolve complex client, transaction and operational issues as a key escalation point.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, investors, issuers and other stakeholders.
• Partner with senior Trust Management leaders on strategic initiatives and priorities.
• Oversee resource planning, recruitment, performance management and team development.
• Review deliverables, controls and reporting, identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

People leadership

Client relationship management

Securitisation/structured finance

Problem solving

Excel skills

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Economics/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Job description

• Lead and develop a team within a specialist securitisation and trust management environment
• Manage complex, high profile transactions and build trusted client relationships
• Help shape operational improvements, service quality and business growth

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.

Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT), a specialist business within the Perpetual Group, is a leading fiduciary, custody and digital business in Australia, with operations in Singapore. We provide a unique range of products to help clients, and the industry, be more effective, efficient and economical while managing ever-increasing cyber security risks and maintaining compliance. Domestic and global financial institutions leverage our corporate strength, commercial approach, risk and compliance practices, expertise and service excellence in debt markets, managed funds and digital solutions to enable our clients success.

About the Role

Join Perpetual Corporate Trust in a leadership role within Trust Management, combining people leadership, client relationship management and hands on oversight of complex securitisation transactions.

As Securitisation Manager, you will help manage Trust Management operations alongside the Senior Manager while leading and developing a team of Trust Management professionals. You will also personally manage a small portfolio of complex and high profile transactions, with a focus on meeting contractual obligations and delivering strong client service.

You will build relationships across clients, investors and issuers, take the lead on complex issues and contribute to strategic initiatives, operational improvements and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Trust Management professionals, building accountability, collaboration and capability
• Manage a portfolio of complex and high profile transactions, ensuring contractual obligations and service standards are met
• Resolve complex client, transaction and operational issues as a key escalation point
• Build trusted relationships with clients, investors, issuers and other transaction stakeholders
• Partner with senior Trust Management leaders on strategic initiatives and business priorities
• Oversee resource planning, recruitment, performance management and team development
• Review key deliverables, controls and reporting while identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and client service.

About you

You bring strong securitisation or structured finance experience, combined with proven people leadership and the confidence to manage complex client and stakeholder relationships.

Ideally, you will have:

• At least five years’ experience in securitisation, trust management, structured finance or a related financial services environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related discipline, supported by a banking or treasury background
• Strong client relationship skills and the ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience managing complex issues and competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem solving, judgement and decision making skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• VBA experience would be advantageous.

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.

Employee benefits

• We’re committed to supporting hybrid working with our philosophy balancing business client and individual needs with 3-4 days in modern recently renovated office
• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development.