Funds Management

PAC's funds management practice has partnered with some of the most acclaimed and successful investment management and asset consulting firms in the world.  Our executives have extensive experience working in and consulting to the Industry.  Clients appreciate our partnership approach and our intimate knowledge of current trends, legislations, distribution models and investment strategies.  We have a history of delivering outstanding results in senior and executive appointments across areas including portfolio management, investment analytics, asset consulting, sales, marketing, product and compliance with global multi-asset class managers to boutique hedge-funds.

PAC has a particularly strong track-record working with global fund managers entering or developing their businesses in Australia. This includes organic business builds, team lift-outs and acquisitions. (See the Advisory section of our website) 

PAC ensures the best outcomes for its clients and candidates by matching the key value propositions of each client with the motivations and goals of individuals they engage.

Some of the roles placed by PAC include:

• Chief Executive Officer 
• Managing Director - Head of Institutional Business
• Chief Operating Officer
• Regional Director - Product Development
• Director - Institutional Sales
• Head of Equity Structured Solutions
• General Manager - Retail Distribution
• Chief Operating Officer
• Head of Corporate and Responsible Investments
• General Manager - Corporate Governance
• Head of Wholesale Distribution
• Alternative Investments Specialist
• Portfolio Managers (all asset classes)

Superannuation

As a clear leader in the world of self-funded retirement, Australia's superannuation sector is a key driver of the country's world standing in investment markets.

The growth in this sector has been phenomenal and with the introduction of superannuation-fund choice it has become an increasingly competitive and diverse market. Industry funds and master trusts now must attract the best talent in the market to gain and maintain a competitive edge.

PAC has assisted a range of clients including industry funds, master trusts, superannuation consultancies and administrators to meet their strategic growth requirements across a range of roles.

Some of the roles placed by PAC include:

• Chief Investment Officer
• Investment Director
• General Manager - Workplace Service and Education
• Defined Benefit Consultant
• General Manager - Marketing and Communications
• Head of Compliance
• Head of Sales - Corporate Superannuation
• Head of Corporate Governance 

Institutional Banking

PAC is acutely aware of the talent shortage (not people shortage) that exists in the institutional banking space due to the competitive nature of the banking world. Relationships now are paramount to our clients.

With first-hand dealing in and knowledge of the banking world, PAC is able to leverage this advantage to bring together leaders to enhance and create a reputation advantage.

Some of the roles placed by PAC include:

• Head of Utilities
• Director - Relationship Management
• Senior Manager - Relationship Management
• Head of Treasury Risk - Middle Markets
• Managing Director - PPP
• Structured Solutions Director
• Head of Working Capital Sales

Investment Banking

Understanding the specialist nature of investment banking is a significant advantage for PAC, in particular how global trends affect regional markets. Equity capital markets have shown resilience to recent downturns, M & A activity has started to return and debt capital markets, equities and deal structuring all are active again.

PAC ensures its relationships are sustained through all cyclical trends and, with true knowledge of the investment-banking arena, allows PAC to be on the front foot for the deal makers for whom PAC clients are always on the hunt.

Some of the roles placed by PAC include:

• Director - FIG
• MD - Corporate Finance
• Divisional Director - Resources
• Director - Infrastructure
• Head of Energy, Oil and Gas
• Energy, Oil and Gas (Team 2)
• Director - Origination
• Director - Equity Capital Markets
• Associate Director - Infrastructure

Life Insurance

PAC has gained a reputation within the life insurance market as the "go to" firm for senior and executive-level hires.

The life insurance sector continues to evolve rapidly in Australia, having demonstrated its robust nature through the global financial crisis with sales across retail markets at all-time highs, group insurance continuing to develop and innovate, and the growth explosion of the emerging direct-insurance market, all highlighting the need for insurers to maintain market-leading product, distribution and service strategies.

PAC continues to work with a select number of Life Insurers to identify the emerging thought-leaders and innovators across the globe in the insurance market, ensuring our clients have access to key talent where ever they may be.

Some of the roles placed by PAC include:

• Chief Executive - Life and Investments
• Global Head of Personal Motor
• Head of Motor Asia Pacific
• General Manager - Life Insurance
• Head of Group Risk
• Group Life and Pensions Manager
• National Practice Leader - Benefits Consulting
• Alternate Distribution Manager
• Head of Direct Insurance
• Marketing Manager

General Insurance

The global financial crisis and recent global calamities have had a large impact on the international insurance community, with many general insurers suffering through uncertain times, and others taking advantage of weaker capital positions of competitors to initiate major inorganic growth strategies. While in Australia this has been less visible because of our relatively robust economic position, there still has been a significant shift in market dynamics. Insurers with banking links or major overseas parents have endured sustained attacks on key talent within their businesses, several international organisations have taken the opportunity to develop local operations, and existing local players have taken advantage of the instability in the talent market to increase their bench strength.

PAC has maintained an active involvement throughout this time, working with our partners to ensure that they are best situated to take advantage of the shifting market dynamics, or are well positioned to defend their business and retain talent.

Some of the roles placed by PAC include:

• Global Head Motor
• Asia Pacific Head Motor
• Senior Portfolio Manager - Personal Lines
• Head of Automated Business Solutions (SME)
• National Underwriting Manager - Casualty Lines
• National Underwriting Manager - Motor Lines
• National Sales Manager - Corporate Partners
• Regional Profit Centre Manager - Accident and Health
• National Product Manager
• Pricing Optimisation Manager 

PAC is recognised widely within Australia as being somewhat of an authority across the spectrum of wealth management, one of the fastest growing and most diversified sectors within financial services.

In this highly segmented market with sophisticated requirements, PAC has been instrumental in assisting some of Australia's leading wealth-management businesses, including IFA's, private banks, family offices and full-service brokers attract and retain exceptional leadership talent. PAC has conducted hundreds of searches throughout Australia and Asia, placing board members, C level, executive and senior staff.

Some of the roles placed by PAC include:

• Chief Executive Officer  - Retail Equities
• Chief Executive Officer  - IFA
• Country Head - Private Bank
• Managing Director - Private Wealth Management
• Non Executive Director - Retail Equities
• General Manager - Family Office
• General Manager Advice
• Head of Segmentation
• Head of Research
• General Manager - Platforms
• Head of Legal and Compliance
• Head of Co Investment
• General Manager - Marketing
• Head of Sales and Distribution