Associate, Business Development

Amsterdam - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

Description

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. Thats what IFM Investors has built up over 30 years.

With assets under management of approximately $243.3 AUD billion (at 30 September 2025) we prioritise the interests of over 812 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 13 offices across Australia Europe North America and Asia.

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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. 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

IFM Benelux is seeking an Associate to:

Support & contribute to fundraising IFMs infrastructure equity and debt platform and capabilities and future IFM products to institutional investors in Benelux as directed by Head of Business Development Benelux
Working closely with the established local Dutch Representative;
Being part of a global GCS Associate network responsible for supporting IFMs business working seamlessly with the broader GCS investment teams cross products; in Europe and Globally.

You will be:

Preparing and assisting in organising investor meetings
Preparing editing and maintaining marketing materials
Preparing all relevant due diligence materials
Working with the IFM team to craft appropriate responses to investor and consultant questionnaires
Responding to ad-hoc investor questions in a timely manner
Maintaining detailed tracking of investors including via the database (Salesforce)
Interpreting financial models when appropriate
Maintaining online investor data room containing due diligence information
Researching and monitoring prospective institutional investors
Helping develop and maintain long-term profitable relationships with investors
Assisting with fund closings including documentation distribution and tracking anti-money laundering checks and internal reporting
Assisting with preparation of fund structuring and legal documentation

Your Background and Experience

3 plus years relevant and relatable experience in finance investment banking investment research product sales funds management or similar which has been gained in similar or comparable environments;
Experience in investor relations product sales client facing roles and customer relationship management is an asset;
Knowledge of private equity or infrastructure sectors is preferable;
Business level fluency in Dutch and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills translating into the ability to liaise with investors and IFM staff at all levels

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree or equivalent qualification

Business knowledge

Strong investment financial and product knowledge;
Good marketing and client communication skills;
Knowledge of systems/databases containing investor & investment data

Technical knowledge

Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) to develop high quality presentations and financial models using pivots and Macro functions when needed

Required Experience:

DescriptionIFM 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 be...