Senior Manager, Multi-Asset Research & Derivatives

QIC Career Site New; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

QIC is seeking a Senior Manager Multi-Asset Research to join the Liquid Markets Group in Brisbane. The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative and qualitative research across asset classes and translating insights into portfolio strategies and tailored solutions for institutional clients.

You will conduct multi-asset research, develop modelling and risk-adjusted ideas, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate research into actionable investment decisions, including

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in financial markets across investment management, funds management and/or banking.
• Deep knowledge of financial market fundamentals and the risk factors that drive asset returns.
• Strong multi-asset knowledge, with particular expertise in derivatives markets.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake both quantitative and qualitative investment research.
• Strong financial modelling skills and experience modelling financial instruments.
• Advanced knowledge of exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and numeracy.
• The ability to take complex investment research, ideas and strategies and communicate them clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive, curious and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage multiple research priorities and workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake multi-asset research and idea generation, combining quantitative analysis, market insights and financial modelling to identify investment opportunities.
• Develop detailed modelling and robust research processes to support investment idea generation and the development of multi-asset solutions.
• Generate client-specific research, drawing on the broader specialist research, strategy and risk management capabilities across LMG.
• Contribute to LMG research and strategy projects that support the team’s continuous learning and evolution of its investment approach.
• Apply advanced financial modelling through simulations, portfolio and product design, construction and optimisation analysis.
• Support portfolio construction, positioning and risk management across multi-asset strategies, including derivative-based mandates and relative value strategies.
• Translate complex research and investment ideas into clear, insightful advice and communications for clients and key stakeholders.
• Build relationships with market counterparties in Australia and internationally to source relevant market information and share insights on emerging market trends.
• Work collaboratively across Multi-Asset Solutions, Portfolio Implementation, Client Solutions & Capital and the broader QIC business.

Job description

QIC is seeking a Senior Manager Multi-Asset Research to join the Liquid Markets Group in Brisbane. The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative and qualitative research across asset classes and translating insights into portfolio strategies and tailored solutions for institutional clients.

You will conduct multi-asset research, develop modelling and risk-adjusted ideas, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate research into actionable investment decisions, including