Senior Advisor, Portfolio Management

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Senior Advisor managing portfolio strategies and providing technical leadership at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Leading analysis, strategy development, and mentoring staff in liquidity operations and asset allocation.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in portfolio management, asset allocation, and financial market operations, with a strong focus on risk-aware decision-making and performance monitoring. Proven ability to lead initiatives, mentor junior staff, and build effective relationships while supporting organizational values and diversity.

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Portfolio ManagementAsset AllocationFinancial Markets ExpertiseCoaching and MentoringMonetary Policy Implementation

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Hard Skills

Investment Portfolio ManagementPortfolio ConstructionRisk-Aware Decision-MakingPerformance MonitoringTrade Execution

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingLeadershipCoachingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

NZ National Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Central BankingMonetary Policy ToolsBalance Sheet ManagementFinancial InstitutionsTe Tiriti o Waitangi

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior technical expertise across portfolio management, asset allocation, foreign reserves and domestic liquidity operations
Lead portfolio management strategies for the Bank’s foreign reserves and domestic market portfolios, including balance sheet management frameworks
Maintain a whole-of-balance-sheet perspective to support integrated, well-informed portfolio and asset allocation decisions
Lead complex analysis and advice on portfolio construction, investment strategy, market operations and balance sheet management
Support monetary policy implementation through domestic liquidity management, market operations and stewardship of the settlement cash system
Identify and lead continuous improvement across portfolio management processes, models, systems and decision-making frameworks
Coach, develop and mentor junior staff in portfolio management, asset allocation, market operations and related technical areas
Build effective internal and external relationships, representing RBNZ with integrity and supporting quality decision-making
Contribute to broader Financial Markets, Group and cross-functional priorities, projects and programmes
Demonstrate RBNZ values, operate with a one-team mindset, support Te Tiriti, Te Ao Māori, diversity and inclusion, and take responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least ten years’ experience in financial markets or central banking in a portfolio management role
Proven experience managing investment portfolios, including portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk-aware decision-making, performance monitoring and trade execution
In-depth understanding of financial markets, financial institutions, monetary and other financial policies, including central bank monetary policy tools and operating frameworks
Experience leading initiatives and projects
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Proven experience coaching and mentoring others
Knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of NZ National Security Clearance as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional leave options
Wellness package
Public transport subsidy
Generous parental leave provisions
Fitness passport
Learning and development opportunities
Access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities