Strategic Communications Associate Director

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom IFM Investors Full time

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 have a global network that helps us uncover opportunities.

The Role

The Associate Director - Global Corporate Communications contributes to the development and delivery of the media strategy for UK/EMEA across asset classes. This role plays a key part in uplifting IFM's reputation and public profile among UK and European investors and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing advice to and working with IFM investment teams and other business units
  • Developing and executing media strategies to enhance and protect IFM's reputation in UK/EMEA and more broadly as required
  • Developing and delivering media briefs, speaking notes, and other important material for executives, senior management, and IFM's spokespeople in media and at conferences and events
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with media organisations and journalists, including national media and trades publications such as pension press

Your Background and Experience

  • 5+ years relevant media and communications experience in funds management, financial services, pension/superannuation funds, or a comparable commercial environment
  • Experience within a global investment management or pension fund environment will be highly regarded
  • Demonstrated experience of being able to work and communicate successfully with senior management, sales heads, and portfolio/asset managers
  • Detail previous experience of management of marketing and media agencies and vendors

What We Offer

IFM Investors is committed to promoting a diverse and 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.



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