Associate Portfolio Manager - Financial Markets

As we welcome our new Reserve Bank Governor, we are also looking to welcome a new Associate Portfolio Manager to join our Financial Markets Directorate.

Bring your strong interest in financial markets and operational support skills and experience to this important role

Support our Domestic Markets Operations and Foreign Reserves Management activities

Te turanga – The role

Our Portfolio Management team is responsible for implementing our market operations, including transacting in financial markets for Monetary Policy Implementation and Financial Stability purposes. We operate in domestic and global markets.

The Associate Portfolio Manager will provide operational support to the Portfolio Management team. Your responsibilities will include collateral management, counterparty account management, stakeholder relationships and general trade support and enablement. You will work collaboratively to ensure all tasks are completed to a high standard and be committed to high standards of relationship management, engaging proactively with internal and external parties.

O pukenga – About you

We're looking for a self-motivated team player, who can work to deadlines effectively. To be successful in this role you will have :

Strong quantitative capability, attention to detail, organisational and communication skills

An interest in financial markets, portfolio management and financial risk management

Demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt, and invest in professional growth

Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of NZ National Security Clearance as needed

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 underpinning the financial system to allow 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 help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Maori.

Nga painga – What we can offer you

We have 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.

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Korero tapiri – Additional information

We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Check out the

position description

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Me pehea te tuku tono – Interested?

Applications close 23 October. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.