Senior Associate, Product Specialist

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Job Description

Senior Product Specialist, Infrastructure Equity

Global Client Solutions

About Us

IFM Investors is a private markets manager, with a focus on infrastructure and capabilities in unlisted and listed equity, private equity and debt. IFM manages AU$218.3bn across all asset classes on behalf of 717 institutional clients (at 30 June 2024). We have 230+ investment specialists across our capabilities. We're based on four continents, operating from offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Milan, New York, Houston, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo. We have a global network that helps us uncover opportunities. Our reach, reputation and relationships mean we can access deal flows that few other managers can.

IFM was founded by pension funds. It's still owned by pension funds today. Our clients are stewards of capital too, with the same duty to deliver value over decades. We share a multigenerational vision: to invest, protect and grow the savings of millions of people. We do this by investing, owning and financing the assets our clients and their beneficiaries rely on to live their lives. Where we own assets, our engineers and sector experts join their boards and management committees, with the aim of becoming pivotal to their success.

From Vienna Airport to the Indiana Toll Road, from energy storage to data storage, we invest in what matters: real assets that will serve society's needs for decades to come and seek to deliver for clients the positive outcomes they need. For more information, visit ifminvestors.com.

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 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. We also believe all roles are genuinely flexible at IFM - so we are happy to talk through what this might look like for you.

The Role

This position with deepen the Equity Product Specialist function within EMEA. Product Specialists provide an important link between our investment teams and the Clients and Strategy Teams, helping drive commercial outcomes for the business

Main responsibilities include, with respect to the IFM Infrastructure Equity platform:

• Contribute to Business Development and Relationship Management activities with consultants, prospects and investors;
• Establish and enhance marketing, due diligence, and thought leadership materials for existing and new infrastructure equity product offerings including NZIF and GIF and other equity strategies;
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of product marketing plans and product and asset class related initiatives;
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders within the business including investment teams, product development, risk and compliance, and investor relations and business development.

There is an expectation that the candidate will proactively identify and complete tasks, particularly in relation to requests and follow-ups from external parties, with limited oversight and instruction. The candidate should have and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of IFM systems, processes, infrastructure investment strategies, and the institutional funds management space.

Your Background and Experience

• Typically 6-8 years of relevant and related experience gained in similar company or financial institution
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce, finance, law or related field.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of infrastructure and private markets as an asset class is a key and fundamental requirement
• Familiarity with infrastructure funds management industry including key competitors and their product offerings, will be a plus
• Market knowledge of institutional investors, asset consultants
• Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of marketing and communications
• Good knowledge of institutional sales process
• Able to demonstrate well developed client relationship management skills
• Able to demonstrate strong presentation skills on technical subject matter
• Able to demonstrate business acumen, financial metrics and key performance drivers
• Familiarity with key value drivers and risks associated with investments in the asset class across key sub-sectors (utilities, energy and transportation) and revenue models
• Fluency in corporate/project finance (equity, debt financings), asset valuations in private equity
• Ability to successfully communicate (written and verbal) technical financial and investment related content
• Good understanding of media, communications and marketing in a financial environment.

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 a diverse and 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you require any specific support for the interview process at Careers@ifminvestors.com