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Director, Strategic Initiatives (External Relations)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to position IFM as a trusted investment partner for governments and markets globally, advocating for policy settings to promote pension capital scale.

Role type

Director, Global Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives

Builds

Integrated global public affairs strategy, collective industry positions, and advocacy campaigns

Domain

Asset Management / Public Policy / Government Relations

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Policy strategy, Government relations, Stakeholder management, Advocacy, Investment management knowledge, Negotiation, Strategic planning, Cross-functional collaboration, Regulatory impact analysis, Network building

Preferred skills

Experience in Australian superannuation, Understanding of legislative processes, Experience with industry bodies

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to promote IFM to targeted governments and markets; Advocate for policy settings to promote continued scale of investments from pension capital; Provide advice to investment teams and business units on policy and regulation; Work collaboratively with owners, investors, and advocacy organisations to develop collective positions

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership