Associate Director, Owner Investment Programmes

About Us

Owned by industry superannuation funds. Inspired by their members. We are a leading global institutional investment manager driven to make a positive difference.

Our investment capabilities include infrastructure equity and debt, private credit, real estate and listed equities. 

Our purpose is to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people. We believe healthy returns depend on healthy economic, environmental and social systems - and these are evolving on a scale never experienced before.

As a global investment manager, our aim is to deliver superior long-term returns for like-minded institutional investors. Today, our investors collectively manage the retirement savings of over 160 million working people.

With AU$263.6 billion invested on behalf of 814 institutional investors (at 31 October 2025), we are working together to create a better future.

For more information, visit ifminvestors.com.

The Opportunity

At IFM, you’re not just part of an investment company – but an invested one. We see the work we do as the chance to take sustainable, responsible steps forward for millions of people around the world.

So, we have made sure to create a workplace that’s inclusive, accountable and collaborative. Where you’re given the opportunities to make a meaningful contribution and grow your skills. All while feeling valued and supported for who you are and what you bring to the team.

Along with the chance to make a meaningful, positive difference from day one, we offer a competitive salary and generous leave entitlements. Our hybrid and flexible approach can vary by team and role, it is built around trust. We encourage our people to manage their work life rhythm in a way that works best for them and their teams.

The Role

The Associate Director, Owner Investment Programmes will support the expansion and execution of IFM’s Owner Strategy, which aims to encourage active ownership and build greater mutual strategic support among IFM and the 16 profit-to-member superannuation and pension funds who own IFM and are the custodians of the retirement savings of over 25 million people. 

This role will help develop and maintain new frameworks, tools, and methodologies to facilitate the generation of collective investment initiatives that align with the organisational objectives of the industry superannuation funds who are IFM’s owners, enhance the quality of IFM’s relationship with owners, support the successful engagement with IFM’s Owners Council, improve coordination across the firm, and connect owner objectives to IFM’s deal origination, asset management, and policy advocacy. 

The position requires strong stakeholder engagement abilities, analytical synthesis, and problem solving in complex matters, as well as the capability to facilitate multi‑layered interactions across IFM’s owner verticals. Working closely with IFM’s Global Client Solutions team and other internal stakeholders, the Associate Director will contribute to the orchestration of collective investment programs, improved data and reporting practices, and the co‑creation of thematic investment and public policy strategies.

Your Background and Experience

• 10 years’ experience in a relevant investment role (e.g., superannuation funds, public investment authorities, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, or asset consulting).
• Experience operating in stakeholder‑rich environments with complex decision‑making and governance processes.
• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, mathematics, actuarial studies, law); graduate degree and CFA desirable.
• Broad understanding of investment asset management, portfolio construction, and manager selection.
• Understanding of the evolving structures of large institutional owners, including multi‑layered investment teams and governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working across functions and joining up IFM talent.
• Ability to synthesise diverse perspectives and generate clear insights for complex, multi‑stakeholder issues.
• Experience developing tools, frameworks, monitoring systems, and materials for internal and external audiences.
• Strong capability in information management, MI collation, and CRM‑enabled engagement processes.
• Comfortable developing new methodologies, technologies and processes where frameworks do not already exist.

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IFM Investors is committed to promoting an inclusive culture where all employees are valued and recognised for their unique qualities, backgrounds, and perspectives. We champion all groups regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or family status. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you require specific support at any stage of the recruitment process at [email protected]