Vice President, RFx

Vice President. RFx

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 $263.6 AUD billion (at 31 October 2025), we prioritise the interests of over 814 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 16 offices across Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.

For more information, visit ifminvestors.com.

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 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 Role

The Vice President, RFx, EMEA is responsible for the execution, quality, and commercial impact of RFx activity across the EMEA region. This role joins the EMEA RFx function and requires hands-on ownership of complex RFx submissions, ensuring that IFM produces timely, accurate, and compelling submissions that support fundraising, consultant engagement, and client retention.

It requires a details-focused, pragmatic, delivery-oriented mindset in a high-volume, time-critical environment, where competing priorities and tight deadlines are the norm. The VP ensures that work is appropriately prioritised, resources are deployed effectively, and outcomes are delivered to a high standard despite operational complexity. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the end-to-end quality execution of all RFx activity in EMEA, including RFPs, DDQs, consultant questionnaires, client information requests and industry surveys.
• Lead, prepare, and review complex and high-value RFx submissions, using existing content while coordinating with subject matter experts to produce tailored, high-quality responses. Act as a trusted point of contact for high-priority or complex RFx opportunities in the region.
• Ensure all submissions are accurate, compliant, persuasive, and delivered on time.
• Manage capacity, and workflow across the EMEA RFx team to ensure that the most commercially important deliverables are worked on at the right time.
• Translate investment strategies and product positioning into compelling RFx narratives for institutional clients and consultants. 
• Implement and operate within the global RFx strategy, standards, and processes set by the Director, Global RFx.
• Ensure EMEA deliverables are consistent with global content, messaging, and governance while appropriately reflecting local market requirements.
• Ensure disciplined use of the centralised content library (Loopio) and RFx systems to drive consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve turnaround times, reduce rework, and enhance win rates through better use of tools and data.

Strategic Planning

• Implement and operate within the global RFx strategy, standards, and processes set by the Director, Global RFx.

Business Performance

• Drive innovation in RFx processes and platforms, embedding automation, data insights, and cross functional collaboration to improve speed, consistency, and win rates
• Ensure EMEA RFx efforts reflect global standards while responding to local market nuances
• Lead on complex and/or or high-priority RFPs
• Track EMEA KPIs, including win rates, turnaround times, and content usage

Policy and Process Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards across multiple regions
• Assist with the governance of a centralized content library, ensuring accuracy and relevance

Your Background and Experience

• 5-10 years in a client-related function in an asset manager
• 5+ years in an RFx or like function
• Bachelors degree
• Industry-specific qualification, e.g. IMC, CAIA, CFA or FINRA Series licenses preferred but not necessary 
• Private markets asset classes exposure a positive but not necessary
• Impact of emerging technologies on the RFx production process
• RFP tools functionality
• Superior written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail allied to an ability to discern and construct a strategic narrative 
• Well-developed stakeholder management skills
• RFx project management skills
• Demonstrable experience of/proficiency in the use (and deployment) of Gen AI tools

Ready to invest in what matters?
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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]