Events & Operations Manager

About CSP Singapore

The Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (Singapore) Ltd. (CSP SG) is an independent non-profit focused on advancing social and environmental sustainable development through sustainable finance, with a unique focus on the private wealth space.

CSP SG is the first major global expansion of CSP at the University of Zurich, a highly successful academic research and teaching institution that has a distinctive edge in bringing together wealth owners, investment professionals, scientists, and policy makers to generate knowledge and to mobilize capital toward impact.

The CSP platform is deeply integrated in the private wealth community globally, including via deep partnerships with key investor networks such as Toniic and The ImPact, and key groups at leading universities ranging from Harvard University to MIT and the University of Zurich.

The work of CSP addresses three barriers in steering capital to impact:

• Knowledge
• Capabilities
• Support networks

These barriers are addressed through:

• Research into the key questions of sustainable finance and private wealth
• Trainings that translate actionable insights into practice
• Engagement that amplifies the work of CSP and its partners

As the Events & Operations Manager, you will focus on supporting various operational functions. This role focuses on three key areas:

• Event Planning, Management & Operations
• Training Operations Management & Support
• Research Management & Support

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Operations, the Training Team, and the Research Team.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys coordinating diverse activities, and is passionate about contributing to sustainable finance and impactful investing. The Event & Operations Manager will be a key player in ensuring the successful execution of CSP Singapore's programs and events.

Tasks

• Event Planning, Management & Operations
• Event Planning: Plan and organize events designed to support private wealth holders in their journeys towards investing for impact, both locally and globally when required.
• Event Management: Manage logistics, vendor relationships, and all operational aspects of event execution.
• Execution: Ensure events are executed smoothly, meeting the high standards and objectives of CSP Singapore.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on event outcomes, analyze event performance metrics and participant feedback, and present findings and recommendations for ongoing improvement.
• Training Operations Management & Support
• Program Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the Training Team to ensure the smooth execution of training programs for wealth managers and private wealth holders.
• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and material preparation.
• Participant Management: Assist in managing participant communications, registrations, and feedback to enhance the training experience.
• Research Operations Management & Support
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the Research Team in planning and coordinating research projects.
• Human Resource Management: Collaborate with the Research Team to identify staffing needs and support recruitment efforts for research positions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between the various departments to facilitate collaboration.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness in event and training management.
• Support Initiatives: Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed to support CSP Singapore's mission and goals.

Requirements

• Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident with a Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, and proven experience in operations and event planning and management.
• Experience in the finance or nonprofit sector is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management event planning abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple training initiatives and events simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and standards of work quality, and trustworthiness in handling confidential data.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively in global teams in a diverse and highly dynamic growing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with diverse audiences and stakeholders globally.
• Excellent English communication skill (written and oral) is essential. Good communication skills in Mandarin is a plus.
• Comfortable using a variety of software including MS Office, Asana, Zoho, Zoom, Airtable, etc.

Closing date for applications is Friday 15 November 2024.