Director, Real Estate Financial Transformation (12 months)

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 $267.6 AUD billion (at 31 March 2026), we prioritise the interests of over 849 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 Operations, Data & Technology team collaborates across the business with a strong emphasis on designing solutions, increasing efficiency and reducing operational risks. The team consists of several areas of specialisation including:

• Transaction Management & Support
• Investment Operations & Client Service
• Investment Risk & Execution Oversight
• Business Transformation
• Investment Accounting & Tax Services
• Implementation
• Information Technology

The Role

In the wake of a recent transformation, real estate finance capabilities were integrated into a broader shared services model. While this enabled continuity, it has also created an opportunity to redefine, simplify and future-proof the operating model.

As Director, Real Estate Financial Transformation you will lead a strategic end-to-end review of financial operations across the real estate lifecycle partnering with senior stakeholders and external advisors to design a model that is scalable, efficient and aligned to a global multi-asset investment platform.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and oversee a comprehensive four-month operating model review, delivered in partnership with a leading external consulting firm.

• Ensure timely input from internal stakeholders to inform robust, evidence-based recommendations.

• Provide senior oversight and strategic direction, as well as challenge as part of the consulting engagement.

• Define a future-state operating model that balances asset-class specific requirements with enterprise-wide standardisation.

• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual activities and enhance efficiencies.

• Establish clear frameworks for accountability, governance, and decision-making.

• Partner with senior leaders across Finance, Operations, Data & Technology and Investment teams.

• Influence and align diverse stakeholders to a unified transformation agenda.

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on operating model design and implementation priorities.

• Address gaps in controls, oversight and escalation pathways.

• Enhance transparency of roles and responsibilities across the operating model.

• Ensure the future model is robust, compliant and fit-for-purpose.

Your Background and Experience

We are looking for a senior transformation leader with:

• Demonstrated prior senior leadership and comparable industry experience in a large complex company, with demonstrated track record in operational execution in a regulated entity.
• Strong experience in delivering significant transformational projects within Real Estate Financial Operations.

• Relevant Finance/Commercial tertiary qualifications - ACA/CPA or MBA preferred.

• Ability to navigate operational matters and work with consultants in assisting them form recommendations.

• Exposure to real estate investment industry in leading, multi-project, multi-asset/business/channel organisations.

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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. Please contact us if you require specific support at any stage of the recruitment process at [email protected]