Experience

Simplicity

• New Zealand
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Simplicity is a KiwiSaver provider and fund manager. We are a not for profit organisation - our focus is on working for investors; not taking fees from them. Our business is largely on-line with few employees and minimal other overheads. We have a passive approach to investment, basing our asset allocations on market research by Morningstar and investing with Vanguard for everything apart from local markets. We could not find an index fund at a reasonable price in New Zealand, so we will do it ourselves. Most of the administrative functions are outsourced to MMC. My role is trying to make sure it all runs smoothly.



AMP

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investment Specialist

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Temporary contract - initially assisting product team with reporting process and investment communications Moved to project team, transitioning open and legacy schemes to registration under the FMC Act. Temporary contract - initially assisting product team with reporting process and investment communications Moved to project team, transitioning open and legacy schemes to registration under the FMC Act.



Fisher Funds

• New Zealand
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Institutional

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Fisher Funds is the largest New Zealand owned and operated fund manager. When the company took over TOWER Investments, it became a default KiwiSaver provider and now manages over $6.5 billion for clients. Responsible for the company's institutional business, including: ~ wholesale client and consultant relationship management ~ member of investment committee ~ wholesale product management ~ regular investment commentaries and reporting ~ presentations to investors ~ new business proposals



Tower Insurance

• New Zealand
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fixed Interest Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2013

  Primary responsibility for New Zealand fixed interest and cash portfolios totalling approximately $1.5 billion:oMonitoring of economic environment, both locally and offshoreoEvaluation of international fixed interest market relative valuationsoYield curve analysisoCredit analysisoPortfolio positioningoTradingoCashflow managementSecondary responsibility for global bond portfolio monitoring, foreign exchange exposure hedging and foreign exchange trading:oLiaising with external global bond managers as requiredoEvaluation of monthly reportsoImplementation and maintenance of foreign currency hedgesoAny other foreign exchange transactions as required by the asset management groupMonthly reporting to retail and wholesale clients:Fund performance sign-offs (all fixed interest and balanced mandates)Production of customised reports for specific major clientsCommentaries and attribution analysisResponsible for liaison and communication with internal actuariesImplementation of insurance company portfolio strategy and adherence with Reserve Bank Solvency StandardsMember of Asset Allocation Committee Presentations to external Trustees of Schemes and Trusts, usually quarterly or annually Market analysis and strategy articles for external distribution

• Institutional Relationship Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2010

  The key responsibilities were:Build relationships with consultants, superannuation schemes and community trustsSource and develop new institutional businessRespond to new business inquiriesPresentations at trustee meetings New business pitchesMonthly performance reports to wholesale investorsMarket and economic commentary for wholesale reporting and presentations



Macquarie Group

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• 6 month contract

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2008

  Acting Head of Intermediary Distribution to cover for incumbent on 6 months maternity leave. Role primarily involved: Responsibility for all Macquarie product distribution to external intermediaries (independent financial advisers and other stockbrokers). Developing new product distribution channels in conjunction with Head of Wholesale. Liaising with the Macquarie team in Sydney on developing products designed for New Zealand, using the FDR tax regulations and PIE regime to the advantage of investors.



Brook Asset Management

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Short term contract

  • Mar 2007 - Apr 2008

  Completed a series of projects: Amendment and rollover of retail offering documentation, Redesign of fund marketing material, Complete a business case for setting up a KiwiSaver Scheme Following Board approval, establishing the Brook Professional Kiwisaver Scheme. Completed a series of projects: Amendment and rollover of retail offering documentation, Redesign of fund marketing material, Complete a business case for setting up a KiwiSaver Scheme Following Board approval, establishing the Brook Professional Kiwisaver Scheme.



Matrix Funding Group

• General Manager Products & Services

  • Dec 2000 - Dec 2006

  Established as a partially owned subsidiary of NZ Funds in 1999, Matrix specialised in development finance. In addition to general management duties, specific responsibilities were:Marketing, branding and advertising budget.Internal and external communications.Performance monitoring.New product development.

• Business Development Manager

  • Nov 2000 - Dec 2004

  Primary responsibilities were to:Relationship development and management.Consider new loan proposals.Prepare detailed loan submissions to Credit Committee.Participate as a member of the Credit Committee.Ensure appropriate securities were in place.Ensure all loan covenants are being adhered to.Ensure there are no interest payment arrears.Ensure all loans are repaid on time.Take appropriate recovery action if required.



NZ Funds

• New Zealand
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fixed Interest Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Nov 2000

  As manager of all New Zealand fixed interest and money market portfolios (fluctuated between $150 million and $250 million), the primary responsibilities of this role were: Overall investment strategy relating to fixed interest and money markets Day to day management of fixed interest, cash and foreign exchange positions Outperform respective benchmarks for all portfolios. Ensure compliance with all investment guidelines. Participate in monthly conference calls to adviser groups. Produce quarterly reports to investors. Transact and manage any foreign exchange exposures as required. Monitor the investment performance of the external international fixed interest manager.



Jordan Sandman Were Securities Limited (member JB Were Group)

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Manager Fixed Interest

  • Mar 1994 - Jan 1996

  Develop institutional fixed interest business. Oversee retail fixed interest business. Produce regular fixed interest market commentary and analysis. Develop interest rate model. Develop institutional fixed interest business. Oversee retail fixed interest business. Produce regular fixed interest market commentary and analysis. Develop interest rate model.



Nikko Europe

• London, United Kingdom

• Fixed interest distribution

  • Feb 1992 - Dec 1993

  Focusing on all major bond markets and the related derivative markets, this position involved responsibility for an international client base, providing advice and execution in all European currencies and all related bond markets. It was also a requirement to support the trading team with ideas and strategies. Focusing on all major bond markets and the related derivative markets, this position involved responsibility for an international client base, providing advice and execution in all European currencies and all related bond markets. It was also a requirement to support the trading team with ideas and strategies.



Gerrard & National

• London, United Kingdom

• Gilt specialist

  • Jan 1991 - Feb 1992

  Worked in a small team, focussing on UK government bond sales and bill trading. Principal clients were central banks, although a significant focus was also the in-house trading positions. Worked in a small team, focussing on UK government bond sales and bill trading. Principal clients were central banks, although a significant focus was also the in-house trading positions.



Merrill Lynch

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bond Sales - Central Bank Desk

  • Apr 1988 - Dec 1990

  Initially employed as a member of the UK gilt department. Developed into the broader European government bond market team, focusing primarily on central bank clients. Developed a wider knowledge of the Eurobond market, derivatives, the repo market and the asset backed securities market. Initially employed as a member of the UK gilt department. Developed into the broader European government bond market team, focusing primarily on central bank clients. Developed a wider knowledge of the Eurobond market, derivatives, the repo market and the asset backed securities market.



County NatWest

• London, United Kingdom

• UK government bond and money market sales

  • Jul 1986 - Mar 1988

  Primarily focussed on the treasury operations of building societies and similar large institutions. Developed expertise in other money market instruments such as floating rate notes and commercial paper. Primarily focussed on the treasury operations of building societies and similar large institutions. Developed expertise in other money market instruments such as floating rate notes and commercial paper.



Phillips & Drew

• London, United Kingdom

• UK government bond analytics and distribution

  • Jan 1982 - Jun 1986

  Commenced in a department specialising in tax efficient government bond investment. Moved into broader government and local government bond department. Developed into a building society specialist. Commenced in a department specialising in tax efficient government bond investment. Moved into broader government and local government bond department. Developed into a building society specialist.