Executive Manager - Investment Management

Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) is a public authority responsible for investing for the benefit of Victorians on behalf of the State of Victoria.

They manage funds of over $103 billion for 32 Victorian public authorities and related organisations across insurance, superannuation, health, arts, education and service agencies.

VFMC is a diverse team who are united by a single purpose: Investing for Victoria’s future.

The Executive Manager position will be responsible for providing high-level strategic advice, support, planning and expert knowledge to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works across VFMC’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

This role will serve as a liaison between people, senior leaders and the CEO, and work closely with the ELT in collective decision making, implementing initiatives and strategies, managing programs and preparing communications.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic guidance, advice and recommendations to the CEO
• Assist the CEO in decision-making processes and act as a strategic advisor
• Manage preparation and responses for the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee
• Establish and develop key government relationships
• Manage inquiries into the office of the CEO and assist in preparing a response and broader communications
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to shape business strategies, offering consultation for continuous improvement
• Create high-quality materials for presentations, panels, and publications
• Draft responses to interviews, panels and speeches
• Design and Develop Board and ELT Strategy Days
• Work with the EA and the CEO to coordinate interstate and international travel, including developing a tailored travel itinerary and identifying and researching key stakeholders and organisations to facilitate introductions during travel.
• Schedule meetings with external parties and prepare final briefing materials.
• Lead, support and develop the Office of the CEO team.

Critical Skills Required:

• Executive decision-making
• Strategic planning and execution
• Strong stakeholder management, including executives
• Time management and organisation
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Leadership and management
• Executive decision-making
• Strategic planning and execution
• Attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management, including executives
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal and relationship building

Knowledge and Experience:

• Degree in Business Management and/or MBA
• 10+ years’ experience working in business management
• Previous experience working in, and deep knowledge of the financial services sector (ideally within investment management)
• Experience in a similar role in a corporate environment (ideally financial services, investment management, or superannuation)
• Prior government experience is highly desirable

This is a truly exciting opportunity for a highly capable business executive to join a leading investment management organisation, which provides genuine long-term career development opportunities. VFMC is also committed to supporting its team with fully flexible working arrangements and an aspiration to work in a blended way now and into the future.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Amanda Chisholm on 0412 123 726 or apply via the attached link.