Associate Director/Director

About the Role

This position is centered on overseeing the daily operational functions of the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS). The successful candidate will design and implement operational procedures to enhance organizational efficiency across areas such as vendor and membership management. Responsibilities also extend to managing HR, administrative, accounting, and financial aspects of IMAS, alongside driving significant industry initiatives collaboratively with the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage change by continuously reviewing and refining internal processes to support evolving operational, financial, administrative, and HR needs as IMAS grows.
• Automate and upgrade technology processes within HR, finance, and operational departments to replace manual tasks.
• Enhance and enforce internal controls, coordinate with external vendors to boost IT security, and develop operational protocols and guidelines.
• Lead coordination for major events including the IMAS Annual Conference and Digital Summit, partnering with committees, managing event planners, and ensuring smooth speaker and sponsor arrangements.
• Handle office administration duties such as landlord relations, tenancy lease renewals, and managing vendor and partner relationships.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Treasurer to plan and implement the annual budget, improve cash management, oversee financial closing and reporting, and monitor performance metrics for key stakeholders.
• Administer recruitment, hiring, and continuous HR process improvements within IMAS.
• Support operationalizing membership and sponsorship acquisition strategies.
• Oversee the operational and financial management of the IMAS education portal iLearn and contribute to its strategic growth.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with various IMAS committees to ensure regular meetings and engagement.

Candidate Qualifications

• Over 10 years of robust operations experience combined with a strong grasp of finance and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates maturity, motivation, flexibility, and agility for innovative approaches in asset management operations.
• Excellent communication skills both written and interpersonal, with a strong ability to manage stakeholders effectively.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact IMAS via [email protected] for application submissions.