Associate Director, Public Affairs

Associate Director, Public Affairs – Clients & Strategy

About Us

IFM Investors is a global asset manager, founded and owned by pension funds, with capabilities in infrastructure equity and debt, private equity, 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. To find opportunity, build value and meet the needs of future generations, you need scale, skill and expertise. That’s what IFM Investors has built up over 30 years.

With assets under management of approximately $267.6 AUD billion (at 31 March 2026), we prioritise the interests of over 849 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 17 offices across Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.

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.

Business Overview

Our Clients & Strategy team covers Business Development, Investor Relations, External Relations, Sustainable Investment and Brand, Marketing & Communications, including Internal Communications.

It is responsible for all communications to investor prospects, existing investors and their asset consultants, as well as a broad range of other stakeholders, including governments and media.

The Role

IFM’s Global External Relations Team’s objective is to implement an integrated global public affairs strategy that authentically positions IFM in a way that reflects its values, heritage, and purpose, and assists with efforts to protect, enhance, and distinguish IFM’s reputation and help drive capital raising and deal flow.

The Associate Director – Public Affairs contributes to the policy, strategy, government, owner and stakeholder relations function within the Global External Relations team.

This function provides (i) advice to investment teams and other business units regarding relations with government and civil society, Unions, public policy analysis, and broader stakeholder relations, (ii) advice and execution on IFM corporate‑level relations with government and civil society, unions, public policy analysis, and stakeholder relations.

Activities critical to this role include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of stakeholder and government engagement strategies.
• Building and enhancing trusted relationships with policy decision makers, industry participants, shareholders, civil society, unions, peak groups and federal, state and local government stakeholders to promote awareness of IFM and its purpose, advance our public policy advocacy priorities and manage political and regulatory risks in the North American market.
• Preparing and supporting IFM colleagues to engage effectively with external stakeholders.
• Providing advice to and working constructively with IFM investment teams and other business units.
• Supporting and implementing an integrated public affairs strategy including government and corporate communication programs, executive communication and deal communication.
• Managing complex media, communications and reputation management issues.
• Managing internal IFM governance and internal stakeholder relations regarding strategic engagement, including the preparation of board reports and briefing materials.
• Preparing policy, research and issues briefs and maintaining stakeholder engagement frameworks.

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