Her appointment follows two further appointments last month with Colm Moynihan joining as associate director of fund operations (Australia) and Margaret Connolly as RFP writer.  Both roles are also new and bring the GQG Partners team in Australia and New Zealand to eight.

Ms Smith was most recently with MLC for three years as compliance manager – asset management.  She was also a principal at BlackWatch Partners which provides customised risk and compliance services to boutique investment managers, and has held compliance and risk management roles at a number of financial services institutions including Pacific Current Group (formerly Treasury Group) and Colonial First State.  She is a Certified Compliance Professional with the GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Institute and an Internationally Certified Compliance Professional with the International Federation of Compliance Associations.

Mr Abernethy said that the creation of a dedicated compliance role reflects the firm’s commitment to the Australian market and the regulatory requirements.

“The continuing growth at GQG Partners, as well as the increased regulatory expectations, means that adding a dedicated compliance role at this time is an appropriate step.  Alison is a high-quality professional and brings specific compliance and risk management expertise and experience to the company.

“In addition, the appointments of Maggie and Colm will ensure we have the resources and skills to continuing meeting the needs of our clients and investors,” Mr Abernethy said.

Mr Moynihan joins from PIMCO Investment Management where he was financial reporting and tax manager.  He has almost 20 years industry experience, starting his career Ireland before moving to Australia and joining Colonial First State Global Asset Management in 2014.  He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) and holds a bachelor degree in business studies from the Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland.

Ms Connolly was most recently with Aberdeen Standard Investments for seven years as an RFP manager and also has 14 years’ experience in the technology industry.  She is a registered Prince2 Practitioner and is accredited by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals.

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