Jim Christensen

James (Jim) Christensen

Jim Christensen speaking at an investment conference in 2012
Nationality Australian
Education University of Queensland
Occupation economist, investor, mathematician

James (Jim) Christensen is an economist, investor and mathematician who is currently the Managing Director for Global Multi-Asset at Queensland Investment Corporation. He is the former Chief Investment Officer of Telstra Super which is Australia's largest corporate superannuation fund. He has over 20 years of experience and has been widely successful in the Australian investment industry. James is heavily quoted on his economic viewpoints in various Australian and international media, and presents at numerous functions.

Career

Jim began his career working in Queensland Treasury before moving on to the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). He spent over 10 years at the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) managing some of the $54 billion the organisation was then responsible for.[1] At this company Jim was given the position of Managing Director of the Active Management Division as well as chairing the alpha investment committee.[2] Ultimately, this meant Jim was responsible for determining and implementing investment strategies across all portfolios.

Jim was appointed to the role of Chief Investment Officer at Telstra Super in 2009 on the 16th of December, succeeding Steve Merlicek.[3] He managed over $15 billion for the company.[4] The company is the largest corporate pension fund in Australia, with over 100,000 members.[5]

On the 24th of November 2015 Jim officially resigned from Telstra Super to return QIC, this time as Managing Director for Global Multi Asset.[6][7][8] Jim will now be responsible for asset allocation and active management at the $74.6 Billion fund.[9] QIC is, as of Jim's appointment, the second largest investment fund in the country. In taking the position Jim has taken over from the departing CIO Adriaan Ryder who left after 7 years with the company.[10]

In the media

Over his career Jim has been featured in a number of live, televised and written pieces of media. His economic opinions have been recorded in leading magazines, journals and newspapers. These articles most commonly depict investment strategies with a particular focus on corporate asset management.[11] As a speaker Jim has presented at public functions around the world including conferences with the Centre for Investor Education (CIE) and the Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL).[12][13] In addition to this he is often shown in online investor education videos.

The returns of his funds investments are also heavily highlighted and scrutinized across Australian media. For the most part funds under his control are usually industry leaders.[14] In 2015 Jim was listed as a nominee for the prestigious Conexus Financial Superannuation CIO of the Year award.[15] He proceeded to win the Award, edging out his competitors at the gala event.[16][17] In addition to this award he went on to win CIO of the year at the Rainmaker awards in the same year.

It was reported that James was the fifth highest paid Investment Officer in the Super Industry for 2015; the highest of any corporate fund.[18] That same year it was also shown, to some controversy, that Jim earns over $500, 000 more than the CEO of Telstra Super.[19]

Education

James grew up in Childers, Queensland in Australia. After completing high school in Gin Gin, Queensland he went on to study at the prestigious University of Queensland. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Economics (BEc) and Master of Economics (MEc).

References

  1. ↑ "QIC Dynamic Investment Solutions :: Who is QIC". QIC. 2010-09-30. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
  2. ↑ Corbett, Charlie (2007-03-02). "QIC appoints head of alpha". InvestorDaily. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
  3. ↑ May, Julie (2009-12-17). "Telstra Super appoints CIO". InvestorDaily. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
  4. ↑ "New Chief Investment Officer to continue award winning performance" (PDF) (Press release). TelstraSuper. 2009-12-16. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
  5. ↑ "Telstra Super Facts". Telstra Super. 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
  6. ↑ "Telstra Super CIO Jim Christensen resigns". Australian Financial Review. 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  7. ↑ "Telstra Super CIO moves back to QIC after five years". Money Management. 2015-11-25. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  8. ↑ "Australian Corporate CIO Exits for Asset Manager". Chief Investment Officer. 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  9. ↑ "QIC Appoints Jim Chistensen as Managing Director, Global Multi Asset". Queensland Investment Corporation. 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  10. ↑ "QIC CIO Departs for Middle Eastern Fund". Chief Investment Officer. 2016-02-04. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  11. ↑ Rowley, David. "TelstraSuper: size-conscious success". 2013-08-07. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
  12. ↑ "Chief Investment Officers Symposium" (PDF). Centre for Investor Education. 2013-02-27. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
  13. ↑ "FEAL National Conference" (PDF). Fund Executives Association Ltd. 2010-08-04. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
  14. ↑ Patten, Sally (2014-08-02). "Super's great gains won't be repeated". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  15. ↑ Purves, Dan. "CIO of the Year Shortlist Announced". 2015-03-30. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  16. ↑ Rowley, David (2015-05-21). "Jim Christensen: CIO of the Year". Investment Magazine. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
  17. ↑ purves, Dan (2015-05-21). "Christensen Named CIO of the Year". Professional Planner. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  18. ↑ Rowley, David (2015-02-11). "Super Salary Survey". Retrieved 2015-05-21.
  19. ↑ Purves, Dan (2015-02-02). "Chief Investment Officers out earn chief executives". Investment Magazine. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
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