Associate, Product Strategy – 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 $266.1 AUD billion (at 31 December 2025), we prioritise the interests of over 831 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 16 offices across Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.
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.
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
- Partner with investments and client teams and IFM senior leadership to develop asset class strategies, conduct product reviews, and incubate new ideas aligned with market opportunities.
- Conduct analysis to develop a deep understanding across the firm of regional client needs, competitive dynamics, regulatory trends, across institutional and non institutional segments.
- Review market trends that expand opportunities for the firm’s investment capabilities, and implications for product and pricing.
- Support the ideation, concept validation, and market testing of new products, leveraging client feedback, desktop analysis, and market research.
- Conduct pricing and financial analysis to evaluate product economics and support effective fundraising.
- Support strategic partnerships with Owners and other large investors, including on co investment opportunities, to drive growth and strengthen relationships.
- Partner with Investments, GCS, GER, and other teams to develop and execute the firm’s product strategy.
- Contribute to knowledge building and internal practices within the broader product strategy and innovation team.
Strategic Planning
- Support the development of product and asset‑class strategies through market research, analysis, and preparation of materials
- Assist with product reviews and strategic initiatives by collating data, conducting analysis, and preparing summary insights
- Contribute to the development of investment and product narratives for internal stakeholders and client discussions
- Build and maintain financial models to support product economics, pricing analysis and business cases.
Business Performance
- Contribute to the identification of broader industry trends and asset owner dynamics that could contribute to the evolution of IFM’s corporate strategy and become a catalyst for the expansion of IFM’s investment capabilities.
- Support investment teams in translating product ideas into clear, well‑structured strategy documentation.
- Conduct market, competitor and client research to identify trends, opportunities and gaps.
- Analyse industry reports, client feedback, and internal performance data to support product development and enhancement
- Monitor and assess the competitive landscape to stay informed of industry developments and benchmark IFM’s products.
Policy and Process Management
Market Research
- Support AI tool use within the team and broader organisation to improve outputs and efficiency.
- Leverage data analytics, machine learning, and other emerging technologies to enhance our investment research process.
Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Strategy team members to support delivery across multiple workstreams.
- Support engagement with senior executives and stakeholders to gain support, alignment, and buy-in for the investment research engine, its objectives, and deliverables.
- Facilitate effective communication and co-ordination among cross-functional teams to ensure seamless functioning of the investment research engine.
- Collaborate with the four other teams within Clients &
- Strategy to ensure that all deliverables of the investment research engine align with;
- client relationships and business development efforts undertaking by Global Client Solutions team;
- policy research done by the Global External Relations team;
- sustainability strategy delivered by the Sustainable Investment team;
- marketing strategies and materials for new and existing products developed by the Marketing team.
Your Background and Experience
Experience
- 2-4 years’ relevant experience within asset/funds management industry gained in similar roles and/or within a consulting/strategy function.
- Experience working on complex stakeholder interactions.
- Exposure to product development, investment analysis, strategy, or client‑focused roles is desirable.
- Foundational knowledge of funds management and private markets from previous roles within financial services.
- Market and product knowledge in the areas of Infrastructure, Debt, Listed Equities, and Real Estate at a global level.
- Understanding of the competitive landscape in global funds management and business dynamics of large global asset owners.
- Business strategy, including financial metrics and key performance drivers.
- Stakeholder engagement and management.
- Financial modelling, including pricing and profitability analysis.
- Analytical skills, including ability to undertake analytics on various data sets e.g. competitor data, market trends, client feedback).
- Fluency with AI tools and possible applications to the PS&I team’s work.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate analysis into simple, structured insights.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, business or similar
Ready to invest in what matters?
With IFM, that includes your own career. Visit ifminvestors.com/careers to find out more.
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 Careers@ifminvestors.com
