Challenger
Challenger Limited is an Australian investment management company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) since 1985. Headquartered in Sydney, it manages approximately $131 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024. The company operates mainly in Australia, with additional presence in Japan and London. Its mission is to provide financial security for a better retirement through its core businesses: Life and Funds Management. Challenger Life Company Limited is the largest provider of annuities in Australia, offering fixed-term and lifetime annuities to ensure regular income for retirees. Challenger Investment Management focuses on managing fixed-income investments, while Fidante partners with top investment managers to provide access to a variety of asset classes. The company also offers retirement income plans, life insurance solutions, and fund management services, catering to retail investors, institutional clients, and businesses seeking comprehensive investment and retirement planning solutions.
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Challenger went from 584 employees in Jul 2023 to 491 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 30 people joined, 22 left.
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How many employees does Challenger have?
Challenger has about 491 employees, up 0.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is Challenger's revenue per employee?
Challenger makes about $4.46M in revenue per employee, based on $2.19B annual revenue and 491 employees.
How much does Challenger pay?
6figr has 10 salary profiles for Challenger in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Challenger salaries page. See Challenger salaries in the US
Is Challenger a public company?
Yes. Challenger is publicly traded under the ticker CGF.AX on ASX.
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