Business Development Manager, Fidante QLD

Fidante are one of Australia's largest active investors, offering compelling strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets, via partnerships with leading investment teams. Fidante is a multi-boutique investment manager, wholly owned by Challenger Limited an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $123.9 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2025). We achieve our goals by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.

Business Development Manager - QLD

Join Fidante as a Business Development Manager and help drive growth across the Queensland region for one of Australia's largest and most respected active investment managers.

About the role

In this key position, you'll manage and deepen existing adviser relationships while expanding Fidante's footprint across Queensland. Working autonomously within the National Service Strategy, you'll champion our boutique fund managers, grow affiliate fund sales, and strengthen Fidante's market presence through trusted partnerships.

What you'll do

• Represent Fidante's boutique fund managers and clearly articulate their value propositions
• Build, manage and deepen long-term adviser and client relationships
• Drive FUM growth across a broad range of investment strategies
• Deliver compelling presentations and educational sessions (in person and virtual)

What we're looking for

• Strong investment knowledge across Equities, Fixed Income and/or Alternatives
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A commercial, strategic mindset with the ability to drive growth
• RG146 compliance
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or related discipline (highly regarded)
• CFA, CIMA or similar professional accreditation (preferred)

Additional Information

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Challenger Day - one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make
• Additional support leave (fertility, gender affirmation)Extra superannuation contributions
• Employee share plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised on-site café and central location near Martin Place Metro
• Access to free onsite yoga, mindfulness and Pilates classes.
• Access to annual free flu shots.

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Read more about Fidante -

We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the opportunity for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference.

Job type: Permanent

Posting Close Date : 28/08/2026

Life at Challenger is fast moving and always exciting. Together we're driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for retirement. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and perspectives to a workplace which is inclusive, flexible, and driven by our values - act with integrity, aim high, collaborate and think customer. Our environment is one where our passionate teams can thrive. Our working environment is unique and encourages our employees to share their ideas and feel empowered to tackle new opportunities.