Portfolio Manager – ABS & Securitised Credit 

Portfolio Manager – ABS & Securitised Credit 

📍 Sydney CBD | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid (3 days in-office) 

• Join a high-performing investment team managing a growing portfolio of asset-backed securities across the Australian and New Zealand markets.  

• This is a key Portfolio Manager role with direct responsibility for originating, executing and managing public and private ABS transactions. 

• You’ll be stepping into an existing portfolio with significant momentum and an active deal pipeline. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, transaction experience, and the confidence to operate independently in a fast-paced investment environment. 

About Challenger Investment Management Fixed Income 

Challenger Investment Management Fixed Income (CIM FI) is an institutional fixed income manager with approximately $16.5 billion in funds under management. Our investable universe spans public and private credit markets, including debt capital markets, loans, asset-backed securities and alternative credit strategies. 

We manage capital on behalf of Challenger Life Company and third-party institutional clients, investing across a broad set of fixed income markets to deliver strong relative value and risk-adjusted returns. 

About the role  

You’ll join the securitised credit team within CIM FI, managing investments across the domestic ABS portfolio. Your responsibilities will include: 

Transaction Origination & Execution 

• Leading the origination and execution of private warehouse and public ABS transactions 

• Conducting investment due diligence, commercial negotiation, structuring, internal approvals and legal documentation 

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with issuers, banks and counterparties 

Portfolio Management 

• Monitoring and managing existing ABS investments, including performance tracking, portfolio reporting and responding to amendments or restructures 

• Contributing to investment committee materials and ongoing investment commentary 

Collaboration & Internal Engagement 

• Working closely with internal stakeholders across Legal, Credit Risk, Finance, Compliance and Operations 

• Supporting investor reporting and marketing materials as required 

The skills and experience you’ll need 

We're seeking an experienced ABS professional who can confidently manage deals from end to end. You’ll likely bring: 

• 5–10+ years’ experience in securitisation, ABS investing, structured finance or warehouse lending 

• Deep understanding of the Australian and New Zealand ABS markets, particularly private warehouse structures 

• Strong analytical, structuring and financial modelling skills (Excel essential; SQL or coding experience a bonus) 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills 

• The ability to operate independently and take ownership of transactions 

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields; CFA designation well regarded 
• A background in securitisation structuring at a bank, debt capital markets, or buy-side ABS investing would be highly relevant. 

Why Challenger? 

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, well-resourced team managing a specialised and growing portfolio. You’ll be part of a collaborative investment culture, with access to experienced colleagues and senior decision-makers. Hybrid working arrangements (typically 3 days in-office) and a long-term commitment to fixed income investing are part of the offer. 

Ready to bring your ABS expertise to the next level? 
If you’re looking for a role where you can step in, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully from day one—we’d love to hear from you.