Associate/Manager in Partnership, Program Development & Research

About Wealth Management Institute (WMI)

Established in 2003 by GIC and Temasek, the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) is dedicated to enhancing capabilities for investment towards a better future. Positioned as Asia's Centre of Excellence in wealth and asset management education and research, WMI offers a wide range of practice-oriented certification and diploma programs. It partners with premier universities to provide master's degrees, serving over 17,000 enrolments annually across Asia, including wealth and asset managers, family offices, and professionals in taxation, legal, compliance, and financial regulations within more than 150 programmes. WMI is recognised as Singapore's leading provider of training in private banking and wealth management.

WMI leads the Global-Asia Family Office (GFO) Circle, a respected network that cultivates capability and community within the family office sector, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Additionally, it steers the Asia Centre for Changemakers (ACC), backed by Temasek Trust and the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA), which focuses on developing capacity and nurturing committed changemakers in Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the secretariat and support program and research activities related to industry partnerships, including facilitating advisor upskilling and certification programs by coordinating with industry members, faculty, and guest speakers, preparing course materials, collecting feedback, and aiding program evaluation.
• Develop an ecosystem directory by mapping and profiling key intermediaries and stakeholders, coordinating with platform partners and external contributors, and assisting in establishing quality control committees and governance frameworks.
• Assist in organising marquee events by curating content, inviting speakers, marketing, coordinating logistics, and supporting research efforts related to report launches.
• Support thought leadership initiatives by analysing research survey data and contributing to the development of research papers.
• Oversee scholarship outreach, operations, documentation, and facilitate coordination of the Scholarship Selection Committee.
• Design and administer surveys for scholars and alumni, compiling impact data and performing data analysis from learner and research surveys to enhance curriculum development.
• Contribute to outreach efforts through marketing collateral creation and digital engagement for WMI’s programmes and events, including providing assistance with Chinese-language materials where applicable.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• Open to fresh graduates or individuals with up to two years of relevant experience.
• Have familiarity with Asia's philanthropic and/or family office landscapes, including trends and challenges.
• Demonstrate a record of successfully managing complex projects with tight deadlines.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship management skills to engage and maintain dynamic industry partnerships.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication abilities; proficiency in Chinese and exposure to regional contexts are valued.
• Showcase excellent planning and organizational skills enabling multitasking and coordination in fast-moving environments.
• Be a quick learner who is resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable working amid ambiguity and shifting conditions.