Continuing to work towards obtaining diversity in financial services is important to ensure that industry benefits from a wide range of perspectives to benefit decision-making. QIC is very pleased to partner with Future IM/Pact who dedicates its focus to improving diversification in investment management.
The Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has been a part of the Future IM/Pact program from its inception and was one of eight founding partner firms. Recognising the need for more diversity and gender balance across the industry, QIC has been committed to driving change through their ongoing partnership with the program and are an active part of the solution, helping build a more equitable and impactful investment management industry.
QIC is both a sovereign investor and a global institutional manager specialising in private markets. QIC manages multi asset portfolios for government clients and delivers infrastructure, real estate, private equity, private debt, natural capital, and fixed income and liquid market solutions for private institutional capital.
Created in 1991 by the Queensland government to serve its long-term investment responsibilities, QIC has grown to become one of Australia’s largest institutional investment managers with more than A$90 billion (as at 30 June 2022) in funds under management. QIC’s purpose is together, we create shared value by responsibly investing for the prosperity of clients, people, and communities.
Part of the program from day one
QIC is a foundational partner of Future IM/Pact and has been involved from the beginning stages, helping to design, brand and name the program back in 2018. From the onset, QIC saw the value and pressing need to attract more women and people with diverse backgrounds into front-office investing to bring different perspectives to the table, improve decision-making and increase performance. They saw Future IM/Pact as a key vehicle for promoting the investment management industry to women and diverse talent, building a strong female pipeline and correcting the gender balance within the industry.
QIC has been involved in all aspects of Future IM/Pact over the years, from Mentoring Circles, to hosting partner events, and being a key contributor to the annual Investment Competition. This has provided invaluable opportunities for the QIC team to meet and nurture relationships with female students and aspiring investment managers, increasing the likelihood they will pursue a career in the funds management industry over other finance avenues. QIC professionals consistently provide positive feedback on their experience with the program, acknowledging the value of engaging directly with the bright and curious students and early career women that attend events.
- Elevated QIC’s brand with engaged students from QLD, NSW and VIC.
- Employed several students and early career women through internships and roles.
- Grown their female talent pool and pipeline of future female investment managers.
- Increased employee engagement through their positive experience with the program.
- Made a difference to the gender and diversity composition of the industry.
