As a senior member of Willis Towers Watson's Credit Manager Research team, I was responsible for researching fixed income and credit managers spanning both the traditional and alternative credit universes, and advising clients on the portfolio construction for those asset classes. I was also a member of WTW's Australian portfolio management group, which provides whole-of-portfolio oversight on Australian fiduciary client portfolios.

Funds SA is the South Australian government-owned investment manager, which manages A$30 billion on behalf of the SA public sector superannuation schemes and other approved public authorities. Funds SA is responsible for developing an appropriate asset allocation for each of its clients and implementing these strategies using a manager-of-managers approach.At Funds SA, I was responsible for managing the debt sector (cash, sovereign bonds, inflation-linked bonds, corporate credit… Show more Funds SA is the South Australian government-owned investment manager, which manages A$30 billion on behalf of the SA public sector superannuation schemes and other approved public authorities. Funds SA is responsible for developing an appropriate asset allocation for each of its clients and implementing these strategies using a manager-of-managers approach.At Funds SA, I was responsible for managing the debt sector (cash, sovereign bonds, inflation-linked bonds, corporate credit, emerging market debt) and liquid alternatives asset classes, with current assets totalling A$11 billion. Key responsibilities of this role included:▪ Developing, monitoring, and reviewing asset class strategy to ensure each asset class continues to exhibit the characteristics desired from a whole-of-portfolio perspective.▪ Evaluating and monitoring external fund managers, and recommending their appointment and termination as appropriate.▪ Identifying and researching new areas of investment opportunity.▪ Presenting research reports and detailed investment proposals to colleagues, CEO, and Board of Directors.▪ Collaborating with Funds SA’s Chief Investment Officer and Director of Strategy to develop an appropriate overall investment strategy and asset allocation for each of Funds SA’s clients. Show less