Director, Real Estate Product Specialist

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. Were 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. Its 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 societys needs for decades to come and seek to deliver for clients the positive outcomes they need. For more information visit .

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 youre 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 thats inclusive accountable and collaborative. Where youre 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

The Director Real Estate Product Specialist will serve as a key expert on IFMs Real Estate platform driving deeper technical knowledge and understanding across investors consultants and the broader Global Client Solutions APAC team. In this role the specialist will provide strategic insights translate complex real estate concepts and strengthen engagement with stakeholders to optimize investment outcomes.

This role collaborates closely with Business Development Relationship Managers and investment team members to provide expert support in Real Estate product distribution and sales. Responsibilities include:

• Enhancing investor engagement streamlining efforts to boost investor satisfaction expand prospect coverage and ensure timely accurate consultant interactions.
• Developing deep expertise building comprehensive technical knowledge of IFMs Infrastructure Real Estate offerings.
• Driving strategic marketing partnering with Business Development to craft targeted fundraising strategies for new products and projects.
• Strengthening market presence leveraging established relationships within the Australian market to enhance Real Estate engagement.
• Delivering impactful presentations engaging investors prospects and asset consultants with compelling presentations.
• Managing data and insights maintaining precise tracking of prospects consultants and investors ensuring meaningful and timely records on Salesforce and other IFM platforms.
• Overseeing marketing materials ensuring the creation and delivery of highquality presentations due diligence reports and RFPs with effective delegation and management where needed.
• Conducting market research providing extensive insights across asset classes competitors prospects and investors to inform strategy.

Your Background and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in business marketing commerce economics finance or a related field.
• 10 years of postgraduate experience in product development and fundraising with a proven track record of success.
• Strategic project management skills with the ability to plan and execute initiatives effectively to achieve objectives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFMs products investment processes and services combined with deep insights into investment market trends.
• Strong relationships with key decisionmakers at Australian superannuation funds alongside extensive experience working with institutional investors.
• Expertise in investments finance and product development with a solid grasp of financial metrics and key performance drivers.
• Proficiency in investor and investment databases/systems ensuring accurate data management and analysis.
• Advanced technical skills in Real Estate investment including expertise in Real Estate Funds Property Development and related Debt and Equity markets.
• Indepth marketing and communication expertise ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and brand positioning.

Ready to invest in what matters

With IFM that includes your own career. Visit 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 please