Portfolio Manager Jobs in Australia

About the role

Shape Strategic Outcomes Across a High-Impact Portfolio

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving business value through effective portfolio management? We’re seeking a Portfolio Manager to join our high-performing Client Delivery team and take the lead in shaping and delivering a portfolio of initiatives aligned to our most critical business goals.

Reporting to the Client Delivery Executive, you’ll oversee a dynamic and diverse portfolio of investments and initiatives that support the growth, transformation, and operational success of one of our largest Clients within our Retirement Solutions business.

Permanent Full-time opportunity, Open to Parramatta location only

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the central point of contact for senior executives, investment councils and steering committees—ensuring transparency and effective communication on the performance and status of the portfolio.
• Own the end-to-end management of the portfolio including demand management, evaluation and prioritisation, execution, and performance measurement.
• Project Manage key strategic initiatives for the Fund.
• Work with Client Delivery and Technology teams to deliver project solutions with the client.
• Experience in delivering programmes on time and on budget.
• Drive strategic alignment across business and technology teams, ensuring maximum value from every investment.
• Lead quarterly portfolio reviews and support executive governance forums with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Provide leadership in resolving cross-project dependencies, risks, and resource constraints.
• Champion best practices in portfolio governance, documentation, and reporting as well as stakeholder management with the client.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years in project and delivery leadership roles, including 3+ years of portfolio management experience.
• Proven experience managing complex portfolios with multiple concurrent projects and programs.
• Deep understanding of delivery methodologies such as Agile, PMI, PRINCE2, or MSP.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capability to align initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Confidence in communicating with and influencing senior stakeholders, including executive leadership and governance forums.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills to engage cross-functional teams and drive results.
• A passion for making sense of complexity and delivering value in an ever-evolving environment.

Some of our Employment Benefits

• Flexible and Hybrid Working – enabling our employees to work in the office and at home
• Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave, Gender transition leave, Well-being leave
• Employee Recognition Program - to recognise people who are demonstrating our values and Company purpose.
• Talent Referral Program
• Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Learning & Development - Development at your fingertips via self-paced learning, including educational assistance support
• Employee discounts – Access discounted rates and offers from a variety of providers including Bupa and Microsoft!
• Novated Car Leasing

Culture at MUFG Pension & Market Services

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive, and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of our company and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

How to apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your resume and detailed cover letter highlighting your skills, experience, and why you would be a good fit for the role. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening checks including police and employment history prior to commencement of employment.