Manager Portfolio Management (Financial Markets)

Manager Portfolio Management (Financial Markets)

• 5 weeks annual leave and flexi-leave available
• Work closely with senior leadership to deliver strategic objectives
• Wellington or Auckland based role in a central location

A key role where you will lead a high performing team and operate as the subject matter expert on financial markets.

Te tūranga – The role and your impact 

The Manager Portfolio Management plays a key role in managing our balance sheet and what that means for The Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua. You will work closely with and be supported by senior leadership and your managerial cohort within the financial markets directorate. 

Of equal importance to providing a high level of financial markets expertise you will support and enable the development of the team as well as providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Alongside managing the balance sheet, the Portfolio Management team works to implement monetary policy, manage foreign reserves, manages domestic securities investments and domestic banking system liquidity, and transacts in markets on a day-to-day basis.

You can read more about the work we do here.

Ō pūkenga – About you  

We’re looking for someone who has proven leadership experience and strong experience in financial markets.

If you have: 

• Proven experience fostering operational excellence and team development
• An in-depth understanding of financial markets and experience operationalising that knowledge
• Excellent strategic thinking skills and a future focus
• The ability to drive an engaging team culture
• Proven leadership experience within financial markets or central banking
• A strong communicator with the ability to connect and interact at all levels
• A robust understanding of the purpose of a central bank in a financial markets context

then we want to hear from you! 

For more information on the role and the competencies you can view the position description here.  

Ko wai matou – Who we are 

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. 

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga. 

Ngā painga – What we can offer you 

The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. 

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits 

Come join us if you want to make an impact  

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. 

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand. 

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information 

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email [email protected]. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested? 

Check out the job description for this role or email us at [email protected] for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role. 

Applications for this role close at midnight on 25 October. Applications must be supported by a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role.