Associate, Sustainable Investment in City of London

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 $291.1 AUD billion (at 30 June 2026), we prioritise the interests of over 883 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 17 offices across Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.

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

Working with a range of stakeholders, you'll support the team in the delivery of IFM’s Sustainable Investment strategy. Liaising and coordinating across IFM, you'll find yourself building strong relationships with diverse people across the business. A key focus of the role is to assist with various Sustainable Investment-related reporting requirements of the firm, as well as helping to progress IFM’s sustainable investment initiatives in areas such as environmental action and social inclusion. This is an ideal early career role for candidates that wish to develop a career in Sustainable Investment.

Activities critical to this role include:

• Assist with the delivery of IFM’s sustainability reporting and other external SI reporting requirements, including PRI Submission, Annual Modern Slavery Statement, Climate related reporting, UK Stewardship Code etc.
• Assist with programs of work relating to sustainable investment initiatives such as climate change, human rights, nature and biodiversity etc.
• Assist in the provision and coordination of input/content into RFPs and investor requests.
• Uplift and contribute to the development of marketing and meeting materials and presentations to enhance the communication of IFM’s sustainable investment strategy, agenda and outcomes.
• Undertake reviews of evolving investor expectations, policy direction, and peer reporting and make recommendations for improvement in our positioning or consideration in our strategy or product offering.
• Contribute to thought leadership periodically and support internal communications.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as required to support the broader Sustainable Investment team.
• Willingness to work flexibly across time zones, including occasional early-morning or evening hours, to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.

Your Background and Experience

• Sustainability-related background would be an advantage.
• Experience working on multiple projects &/or initiatives in parallel.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across global teams to drive outcomes; comfort working across multiple cultures is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively to get large projects completed within hard deadlines.
• Ability to organise work proactively, rapidly and effectively – ‘get things done’.
• Comfortable working with level of ambiguity and showing initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a Sustainability, Business, Legal, or Investment/Finance/Economics focus.
• Understanding of Sustainable Investment would be advantageous.
• Understanding of the principles relating to the delivery of administrative services, e.g., confidentiality, protocols, following process etc.
• Understanding of the pension and funds management sectors desirable.
• 3+ years working in a professional environment – such as finance, sustainability or ESG within business, government or not-for-profit.
• Skills in MS Office (especially Powerpoint, Excel, Co-Pilot) & Teams.
• Business writing and communications.
• Background in Sustainability Reporting/reporting experience would be an advantage.

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.