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Director, Strategic Initiatives (External Relations)

Melbourne, Melbourne RegionFull-time2026-10-30

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, Strategic Initiatives (Public Affairs & Government Relations)

Builds

Global public affairs strategy, collective industry positions, and policy advocacy outcomes

Domain

Asset Management / Public Policy / Government Relations

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Policy and political strategy, Government relations, Stakeholder management, Advocacy and influencing, Investment management expertise, Regulatory impact analysis

Preferred skills

Networks in Australian superannuation and policymaking, Experience with regulators and politicians

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to promote IFM as a trusted investment partner 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 impact; Work collaboratively with investors, industry bodies, and advocacy organisations to develop collective positions

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership