Associate Director, Risk & Compliance

IFM Investors is seeking an Associate Director, Risk & Compliance to join its New York office. IFM is a global asset manager founded and owned by pension funds, managing approximately AUD $266 billion across infrastructure equity and debt, private equity, private credit, real estate, and listed equities. The firm serves over 831 institutional investors worldwide from 16 offices across Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Risk & Compliance, the Associate Director will support the provision of regulatory compliance services for IFMs registered investment adviser and broker-dealer operations across all business units.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in managing IFMs compliance program with a focus on regulatory requirements, new product development, and strategic obligations. Provide compliance advisory services to business units on rules, activities, and best practices. Contribute to strategic projects including advisory work for new product launches. Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor and track compliance and regulatory requirements for new products. Manage regulatory reporting obligations and anti-money laundering, fraud risk, and conflicts of interest frameworks.

Qualifications

Candidates should have prior experience in compliance or regulatory roles within investment management, with knowledge of SEC registration requirements for investment advisers and broker-dealers. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills are required. IFM offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and a hybrid and flexible working approach.