Description

Beyond overseeing the external equity program, you will shape thinking across broader public markets research, portfolio implementation, and strategic asset allocation considerations. You will work closely with internal teams to advance research initiatives and ensure investment perspectives are communicated effectively to stakeholders.

• Lead the end‑to‑end process of identifying, evaluating, selecting, and monitoring external equity managers across domestic and international markets.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of equity strategies and broader strategic asset allocation work.
• Influence portfolio design, rebalancing, and implementation decisions.
• Oversee large‑scale transition events, liquidity management, and operational execution to ensure high‑integrity portfolio outcomes.
• Lead negotiations on investment terms, mandates, and legal documentation, representing QIC with commercial credibility and authority.
• Prepare sophisticated client materials and insights, support attribution analysis, and articulate portfolio positioning and performance drivers.
• Maintain a deep, current understanding of global equity markets, investment research, and responsible investment developments, integrating these insights into manager and portfolio decisions.
• Partner widely across internal teams to advance research initiatives and ensure consistent communication of investment perspectives to stakeholders.

Requirements

As the Investment Director – Equities, you will play a pivotal role within QIC’s State Investments team and act as a key strategic partner to the Head of Public Markets. You will take primary responsibility for the oversight and monitoring of the external public equity program on behalf of the Queensland State Government and other significant institutional clients. This role suits an accomplished equities investment professional who thrives at the intersection of investment strategy, portfolio design, manager selection, and multi‑stakeholder influence.

You are an experienced investment professional with deep expertise in public equities and a passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. You bring analytical strength, commercial acumen, and collaborative leadership, and you excel at managing complex stakeholder relationships while mentoring others and fostering a positive team culture.

• Extensive experience in equity manager research, selection, and oversight.
• Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Finance, Commerce, Actuarial or related fields.
• Strong understanding of global markets, equity strategies, and company‑specific analysis.
• Proven capability in producing high‑quality written analysis and client communications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with credibility and influence.
• Ability to mentor others and contribute positively to team culture.
• Strong alignment with responsible investing principles and interest in market trends and innovation.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance