Analyst, Sustainable Investment

 

About Us

IFM Investors is a private markets manager, with a focus on infrastructure and capabilities in unlisted and listed equity, private equity and debt. We invest on behalf of 762 institutional investors globally – who collectively manage the retirement savings of more than 120+ million people around the world (at 31 March 2025). We have 230+ investment specialists across our capabilities. We’re based on four continents, operating from offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Milan, New York, Houston, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo. We have a global network that helps us uncover opportunities. Our reach, reputation and relationships mean we can access deal flows that few other managers can.

IFM was founded by pension funds. It’s still owned by pension funds today. Our clients are stewards of capital too, with the same duty to deliver value over decades. We share a multigenerational vision: to invest, protect and grow the savings of millions of people. We do this by investing, owning and financing the assets our clients and their beneficiaries rely on to live their lives. Where we own assets, our engineers and sector experts join their boards and management committees, with the aim of becoming pivotal to their success.

From Vienna Airport to the Indiana Toll Road, from energy storage to data storage, we invest in what matters: real assets that will serve society’s needs for decades to come and seek to deliver for clients the positive outcomes they need. For more information, visit ifminvestors.com.

 

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 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.

 

The Role

The Analyst will join the Sustainable Investment (SI) Integration vertical within IFM’s Central Sustainable Investment team, with a focus on applying rigorous methods to enhance sustainability practices across IFM’s global platform.

Working closely with senior members of the SI team and across asset classes, the Analyst will contribute to the integration of sustainability considerations into investment decision-making, asset management, reporting, and product development. With data visualization, clear thinking, and crisp communication, the Analyst will help IFM spot investment risks, highlight opportunities, and build a more resilient and sustainable investment firm. 

 

SI Integration

• Support the Director of Sustainable Investment in North America and the Global Client Solutions team with analytics that can help identify and develop client relationships across the North American market
• Support the integration of sustainability into new products, when requested
• Help to enhance and streamline sustainability-related diligence 
• Conduct diligence on prospective deals, including SI-related risk assessment and value creation potential
• Perform analysis on sustainability initiatives at assets, evaluating financial impacts and risks 
• Collaborate with investment teams to integrate sustainability considerations into investment decision-making
• Develop sustainability tools and frameworks that quantify how ESG initiatives boost earnings, increase assets' value, decrease assets' risk, or mitigate systemic risk
• Co-create data visualization tools to effectively communicate sustainability metrics and financial impacts to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop analytics to align data and impact measurements across asset classes
• Be a positive and impactful resource for other members of the SI team and asset-level SI specialists 

 

Governance, Research, and Reporting

• Support, enhance, and streamline the roll-out of the integrated sustainability data platform
• Assist in authoring sustainability reports (e.g., the Annual Sustainability Report) across the firm and in all our markets (e.g., Australia, UK)
• Support thought leadership pieces on emerging trends in sustainable finance 
• Respond to questionnaires and requests for proposal from clients and prospects

 

Stewardship

• Assist with engagement and voting in Listed Equities, when requested
• Assist with regulatory engagements and cross-industry collaborations, when requested

 

Corporate Sustainability

• Support and grow our Learning & Development program (SustainED)
• Help our Director of Corporate Sustainability develop firm-wide programs, when requested

 

Your Background and Experience

• 2–3 years of relevant work experience (e.g., investment management, ESG consulting, finance, or sustainability analytics)
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative analysis, financial modeling, or data analytics
• Experience working on multiple projects in parallel with competing priorities
• Proven ability to organize work, define tasks and outcomes, and execute efficiently (i.e., getting things done)
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and to work collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, data science, engineering, environmental science, or related discipline
• SI professional qualifications desirable but not essential
• Strong understanding of how institutional investors assess value and risk.
• Knowledge of financial markets, investment analysis, and valuation methodologies
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and in plain language
• Strong project management skills; demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and workstreams independently

 

Additional Skills: 

• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., TCFD, SASB, GRI) and regulatory requirements (e.g., SFDR)
• Coding ability (e.g., Python, R, SQL) for data analysis and automation
• Fluency in using AI to create data gathering or data analysis tools
• Familiarity with infrastructure, debt, or private equity investing
• Track record of exceeding expectations in previous roles

 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Exact compensation amount may vary and will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual’s experience, skills and qualifications. Total compensation for this role includes eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.

$90,000 – $125,000

IFM also offers robust benefits offerings which include but is not limited to Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans (significant employer subsidy), 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Commuter Benefits and Headspace subscription.

 

Ready to invest in what matters?

With IFM, that includes your own career. Visit ifminvestors.com/careers to find out more.

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 Careers@ifminvestors.com

Established by all-profit-to-members Australian superannuation funds, IFM Investors focuses on delivering superior net investment returns to members of superannuation and pension funds and like-minded institutional investors around the world.