Executive Director, Owner Investment Programmes

About Us

Owned by industry superannuation funds. Inspired by their members. We are a leading global institutional investment manager driven to make a positive difference.

Our investment capabilities include infrastructure equity and debt 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.

As a global investment manager our aim is to deliver superior long-term returns for like-minded institutional investors. Today our investors collectively manage the retirement savings of over 160 million working people.

With AU$263.6 billion invested on behalf of 814 institutional investors (at 31 October 2025) we are working together to create a better future.

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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

The Executive Director Owner Investment Programmeswill play a pivotal role in advancing IFMs Owner Strategy which seeks to encourage active ownership and build greater mutual strategic support among IFM andthe16 profit-to-member superannuation and pension funds who own IFMand are the custodians of the retirement savings of over 25 million people.

This role will lead the development of collective investment initiatives that align with the organisational objectives of industry superannuation funds who are IFMs part of these activities this role will design frameworks to understand emerging owner needs synthesise insights into actionable strategies and co-create thematic investment and public policy programmes with addition this role will provide insights to different business units across IFM regarding owner objectives includingby connecting owner objectives to IFMs product development client solutions deal origination asset management and policy advocacy capabilities. Acting as a key liaison across IFM teams and owner networks the position will support strategic alignment foster innovation and strengthen IFMs leadership in global pension capital investment.

Your Background and Experience

• 10 years senior experience in institutional investment (e.g. superannuation or pension funds sovereign wealth funds endowments diversified longterm fiduciary investors or asset consulting) with a strong track record translating organisational objectives into investment strategy portfolio construction investment governance or programmatic investment.
• 10 years experience in a relevant role supported by a degree in a related field such as finance mathematics actuarial studies or law; graduate degree desirable CFA desirable.
• Deep understanding of institutional investment particularly pension and superannuation fund investment programs.
• Strong knowledge of investment governance frameworks processes and accountability structures.
• Experience developing investment strategies and portfolios aligned to organisational objectives investment opportunities and collective priorities.
• Excellent capability in stakeholder relations to build shared understanding and alignment around collective investment strategies and programmes.
• Familiarity with global pension and superannuation structures and practices.
• Expertise in portfolio construction theory and practice including quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Strong grasp of capital markets assumptions and thematic investment strategies.
• Knowledge of investment governance theory fiduciary management and risk frameworks.
• Ability to develop and maintain analytical frameworks to synthesise portfolio objectives assess implementation options and evaluate investment outcomes.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulatory environments (e.g. APRA prudential regulation).

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