Provide high‑quality analytical support to partnership discussions with sovereigns, pensions, insurers, asset managers, and strategic institutions globally
Build a deep understanding of IFM’s platform, strategies, and comparative advantages across asset classes
Enable senior team members to engage externally with well‑prepared, thoughtful, and credible materials
Conduct in‑depth due diligence on prospective and existing strategic partners
Prepare structured briefing materials to support internal decision‑making and senior‑level discussions
Maintain and evolve partner profiles and internal knowledge base over time
Monitor global trends in institutional capital flows and partnership models
Produce market maps, landscape analyses, and thematic deep dives relevant to partnership strategy
Support preparation for internal strategy discussions, IC‑adjacent conversations, and senior leadership updates

Ideally 5-7 years’ experience in similar role, preferably with:
Institutional investment firm (which offers traditional and alternative products) or multi
asset managers
Strategy consulting or implementation
Institutional client strategy or adjacent analytical roles
Tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, commerce, business, or a related field
CFA or progress toward CFA a plus, but not required
Experience working with large, global institutional investors
Proven track record of conducting Investment research, due diligence, or portfolio analysis
Experience working as an AI‑native, using AI tools (like Claude or Co-Pilot)to drive smarter, faster outcomes highly preferred
Sound investment, financial and product knowledge
Proven track record and experience working across regions and time zones highly preferred.

Senior Associate, Strategic Partnerships

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