The University Scholars Programme (NTU-USP) leads a University-wide commitment to provide an intellectually stimulating and enriching academic environment for the best students of NTU. The programme focuses nurturing creative and reflective global citizens devoted to understanding our ever-changing world.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of NTU-University Scholars Programme, the staff is responsible for assisting in the following areas:

Overseas Learning

• Review and update standard operating procedure for overseas learning programme

• Organise information sessions and advise students on programme opportunities and requirements

• Advise students on personal and academic goals, partner university selection, health and safety concerns, intercultural competency, etc.

• Assist students with the study abroad application process, including advising on financial aid and scholarships, courses equivalency process, registration, transcripts, credits and other administrative tasks

• Process applications, and logistics and manage scholars’ placement in partner Universities

• Facilitate course matching process between scholars, home programmes and partner Universities

• Stay abreast of all travel alerts, travel warnings and events abroad that might affect students. 

• Manage study abroad funding

• Assist with the preparation of statistical reports required by the programme.

• Manage students’ placement to partner Universities

• Handle communication between NTU departments, partner Universities and students

Outreach

• Develop and implement communications strategies, campaigns and/ or initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives of the programme

• Manage publicity and communication tools and platforms, including but not limited to the website, e-newsletters, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Blog, Tik Tok), printed collaterals etc

• Produce collaterals such as videos, brochures, and posters etc

• Liaise and organise community outreach events/ roadshows

External/Alumni Relations

• Plan and organize visits from/to foreign universities, government ministries, schools (secondary and junior colleges) and corporations, etc.

• Maintain partnerships with universities for study abroad programme and alumni

Student Club

• Provide advice to Committee in activities proposal writing

• Work closely with NTU-USP Club to organise activities

• Track club budget

Alumni Relations

• Support Alumni Association of NTU-USP

• Manage the development of alumni relations

• Keep records and directories of alumni members

Others

• Manage NTU-USP website and intranet

• Any other duties that may be assigned

Requirements:

• A degree holder with a minimum of 2-3 years of working experience

• Takes initiative and with good organisational skills

• Proactive team player in reaching out to work and co-operate with peers and/or stakeholders in other departments to derive synergy in related work processes

• Able to multitask and ensure that many different tasks are being carried out effectively and efficiently

• Ability to effectively communicate changes and the impact of the changes to supervisors, peers and direct reports

• Enjoy working with undergraduate students

• Well-versed in Microsoft Office, presentation tools and social media platforms

Established in 1981, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. It is one of the largest EEE schools in the world, with more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,000 are graduate students.

We invite applications for the position of Assistant Manager, Student Administration. The incumbent shall support admission as well as student life initiatives and activities to enhance student’s learning experience for MSc programmes.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Admissions Management and support: Managing the admissions process, including receiving and reviewing applications, verifying documentation, and evaluating eligibility criteria.

• Student Support: Providing ongoing support to current students, addressing their concerns, answering questions, and connecting them with appropriate resources and support services.

• Student Orientation: Planning and organizing orientation programs to familiarize new students with the campus, facilities, academic policies, and support services available to them.

• Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments, such as academic affairs and student services, to ensure effective communication and support for students.

• Reporting: Generating reports and providing data analysis related to admissions and student support activities.

Requirements:

• At least a good bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institute of Higher Learning.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in student life and support.

• Possess strong communication skills and problem solving skills with good time management.

• Able to handle stress and passionate in assisting students.

• Detail-oriented.

• IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications (mainly word, excel, PowerPoint).

• Data analytic skills and experience will be an advantage.

• Possess a “can-do” attitude, ability to work fast and smart independently.

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Established in 1981, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. It is one of the largest EEE schools in the world, with more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,000 are graduate students.

We invite applications for the position of Senior Assistant Manager, Student Development. The incumbent shall manage all aspects of student life and support for MSc programmes.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Student Engagement and Support: To create programs and initiatives to enhance student engagement, involvement, and overall satisfaction.

• Student Development and Well-being: To support the personal and academic growth of students through workshops on various topics such as stress management, career development, time management, and mental health, ensuring students' holistic well-being.

• Student Leadership and Skill Development: To provide opportunities for student leadership and skill development as well as establish partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to provide additional resources and opportunities for students.

• Crisis Management and Support: In times of crises or emergencies, to provide support and resources to students.

• Alumni Engagement: To establish direction and execution of alumni events and communications.

Requirements:

• At least a good bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institute of Higher Learning.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in student life and support.

• Possess strong communication skills and problem-solving skills with good time management.

• Able to handle stress and passionate in assisting students.

• Experience in counselling and pastoral care will be an advantage.

• Possess a “can-do” attitude, ability to work fast and independently.

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

·       Prepare/ review Management Accounts, customized reporting packages, Statutory Accounts

·       Prepare/ review monthly payroll and other expense disbursements, as well as year-end remuneration returns and tax clearance

·       Prepare/ review GST returns, corporate tax return, withholding tax and COR

·       Prepare/ review administrative/ payment processing

·       Liaise with auditors and regulators, answering queries of behalf of clients

·       Responsible for billings, fee negotiations and recovery for each client engagement

·       To set and manage the deadlines of the portfolios of clients in accordance with the agreed calendar defined for each client

·       Provide excellent client service and ensure deliverables timelines are met.

·       Monitor and control the workload of the team

·       Communicate effectively with the team to ensure they are aware of deadlines and expectations in terms of timing

·       Identify training needs and opportunities within the team.

·       Ensure that Ocorian policy and procedure are adhered to

·       Review current process flow for improvements and assist in the implementation of recommendations

·       Identify problems and issues and apply problem solving skills to provide solutions

·       Participate in new client prospects meetings, when required, and the subsequent onboarding process.

·       And any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role

·       Your job scope of job may be revised at the discretion of the Company according to the needs of the business.

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Maker Lab

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Senior Art Director

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a Senior Art Director to work with our leading technology client as we support the growth of their product by working closely with their brand and creative team across APAC.  We’re looking for a seasoned, creative professional who understands how to bring surprise and delight to a customer’s experience that drives both interest and advocacy. This person has great ideas, a strong sense of graphic style, a deep ability with multi-touch direct marketing and a talent for telling powerful visual stories. 

As an experienced creative professional, you will play a pivotal role in shaping visually stunning experiences that captivate and engage the client’s audience. From the initial concept to the final delivery, your creativity will be infused into every customer journey touchpoint.

*Please share with us your portfolio to be considered for the role.

Role: 

• Spearhead world-class creative thinking and art direction across various customer experience projects.
• Develop visually impactful and scalable experiences for client prospects, bringing the brand's personality to life.
• Possess a robust understanding of B2B technology and communication dynamics within large-scale organisations.
• Combine insights from consumer brand marketing with an understanding of emotional drivers influencing purchase decisions.
• Demonstrate empathy and creative adaptability to cater to regional cultural nuances within a global audience.
• Translate marketing objectives into compelling visual communication and experiences, ensuring flawless execution.
• Conduct creative reviews (with internal marketers and creative agency partners), troubleshoot, and adeptly manage feedback from stakeholders across the organisation.
• Embrace data-driven insights and metrics to gauge creative efficacy, refining communication strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with the client Brand team to oversee projects from concept to production delivery.

You:

• 8+ years of experience creating awesome work for top brands, preferably with a mix of in-house and agency creative production experience
• Demonstrate a proven track record with award-winning creative contributions, ideally recognised by prestigious entities such as DMA, Effie, D&AD, or similar effectiveness awards.
• Showcase extensive experience working with tech and B2B brands. Bonus points for exposure to lifestyle or experience-focused brands.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
• You’re a graphic design enthusiast and interactive media advocate and, not tied to specific creative and execution formats, able to execute design work across all mediums.
• A multi-faceted designer who knows your Adobe Creative Suite well, and you’re happy to bounce between all kinds of software (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere), depending on the occasion. 
• Deep understanding and appreciation of visual storytelling, direct marketing, and concept-driven high-touch experiences.
• Exhibit comfort and proficiency in both short-form (social, print, OOH) and long-form (film) visual storytelling.
• You don’t just consider yourself a great designer but also an amazing creative. You love coming up with ideas as much as you love spending time crafting them!

• A sharp-eyed, detail-oriented and good design ambassador. You have a strong sense of layout, colour, composition and type

• Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills and, ideally, fluent in another Asian language to support the projects spanning APAC.

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted with a follow-up introduction email.  If you do not receive an email from Maker Lab, your application has been unsuccessful this time around. Look out for future roles! By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your data by the Maker Lab team for the purposes of your application. Where your application contains personal data of third parties, you confirm that you have obtained all necessary consents to provide the Maker Lab team with such personal data and that we may collect, use and/or disclose such data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

Job Title: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (BD) DIRECTOR

Department: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/COMMERCIAL

Location: SINGAPORE

Reporting to: GLOBAL HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – PRIVATE CLIENTS

Purpose of the Job

Ocorian’s Private Client BD team builds and manages relationships with HNW, UNW individuals and Family Offices as well as intermediaries and other third parties. All BD activity aligns with Ocorian’s objectives, values and policies and is compliant with external regulatory requirements.

The Private Client BD Director  (Singapore) is a senior, strategic position responsible for generating new business and revenue across Singapore and wider APAC market working closely with the Private Clients, Global Head of BD, Regional Head, client facing teams and the broader Ocorian BD team. The role’s core objective is to identify, develop and implement business development initiatives and campaigns to introduce new clients to Ocorian and cross/up sell to our current client base.

The successful candidate will be based in Singapore, is a self-starter with a mature and established intermediary network as well as direct client relationships with potential new business opportunities. 

Main Responsibilities

BD activity

• Identify and target attractive Private Client market and client segments in Private Clients buying hubs,  specifically Singapore (but also wider APAC region), focusing on long-term client relationships and profitable revenue generation
• Develop and implement cross-sell initiatives across all Ocorian service lines to drive new sales from existing clients and increase revenue within the Private Client base
• Develop and manage Private Client intermediary and third-party service provider relationships to increase referrals
• Advise on strategic initiatives including product development and acquisitions, as required

BD targets and pipeline management

• Achieve and exceed personal BD targets
• Manage opportunities from inception through the sales cycle to onboarding and won-live
• Maintain BD pipeline information, call reports, proposal templates, service / fee proposals and related financial analysis
• Ensure that the Salesforce CRM system is updated with all contact and activity data

Market profile

• Build Ocorian’s market position to generate quality sales leads via:
  • Attendance and participation at industry events
  • Ocorian hosted events
  • Thought leadership articles, press releases, client newsletters etc

We are looking for a talented Strategy Director to lead our Social Media department within the 1000heads APAC region. You will work independently leading and creating social strategies that are in line with the agency’s social transformation belief and process. You will work closely with a whole host of departmental specialists, from Creative Technology, to Design, to Production to deliver transformational social-first work for our clients. 

The 1000heads Social Media team is a proud, powerful collective of social media obsessives, driven by the desire to drive kick-ass social conversation around some of the world’s most impressive brands. The social team is currently a team of 5 with the goal of expanding further across APAC. You’ll oversee this team and work with our new hires potentially in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Japan to be set up for success.

Role

• You’ll drive best-in-class social strategies grounded in driving conversation, building and leading innovating programs, and ideating award-worth campaign initiatives.
• You will lead a team of social media managers and will contribute and manage the overall success of the team who work with some of the world's top brands across a variety of industries, such as Google, Lenovo, Ancestry and more.
• You will be a key client contact and a leadership face for senior clients.
• You’ll be responsible for the oversight for the communities and social channels for our clients. As well as overseeing the team’s smooth delivery of editorial calendars and managing the day-to-day execution of all social channels, including moderation and daily engagement responses at the scale of millions.
• As it makes sense, you will be required to manage social communities and channels yourself (as part of onboarding new clients or to cover for the team when needed).
• Developing best in class processes and workflows will be pivotal in this new role, and you will lead the team in establishing ways of working
• Strategically feeding in to reporting on a monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports to senior stakeholders, a right brain + left brain social expert
• Inspiring the team and making sure your department is at the forefront of innovation and trends from a social, client and overall perspective. Ensuring these trends are fed into the work as much as possible - both within the department and at an agency level.

• Track-record in social marketing in an agency or brand environment, with 7+ years’ experience
• Big thinker/visionary who is an expert in in delivering social strategies in slides and presentations
• Great presentation skills
• Native on social media trends, platform capabilities, best practices
• Proficiency with social listening & analysis tools to train the team up
• Management experience of 2+ direct reports
• Ability to straddle strategic execution and a solid understanding of execution fundamentals; not afraid to get stuck in when the work demands it
• Knowledge and expertise supporting and creating social campaigns supporting overall marketing initiatives from both an organic and paid media perspective
• An excellent writer with a knack for social copywriting and editorial
• Experience with an influencer program and social ads would be useful
  
  
  

Characteristics

• An intrapreneurial mindset with a can-do attitude. a self starter.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Passionate and proactive team player.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and brand styles.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for problem-solving.
• Ability to juggle priorities and thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment

This job description is not intended to cover everything that will be expected of you but rather to act as a guide and you may be required to get involved in other and reasonable ad hoc projects.

About 1000heads

1000heads is a social transformation company that helps global brands adapt to rapid shifts in media, technology, and culture. We provide social-first data, insights, strategic consultancy, and creative services to clients worldwide, including Google, Intel, Diageo, Lenovo, Ancestry, Isuzu, and UNIQLO. With offices worldwide, including New York City, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Sydney, and Melbourne, we're at the forefront of innovation.

At 1000heads, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. We believe that diversity within our team generates better ideas, creativity, understanding, and respect. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

For more information on 1000heads, visit www.1000heads.com 

• Take up appointment as the Nominee Director for our clients
• Execute responsibilities as a Nominee Director for our clients, in accordance with our engagement terms with those clients, and in full compliance of our Company policies as well as relevant regulatory requirements (e.g. the Singapore Companies Act)
• Highlight to the Manager or the Company Management opportunities for business growth while executing your responsibilities
• Any relevant responsibilities as assigned by the Manager 

The Marketing Practice is a full-service agency for the new, integrated era of B2B. We have about 400 B2B specialists globally, helping tech leaders create more sales today and better growth long term.

Our clients are some of the world’s biggest tech brands and fast-growth challenger firms. We work with them right across the funnel to deliver the type of growth that defines careers and wins awards. Our success comes from identifying, recruiting, and developing talented people like you.

What we are looking for:

An energetic and detail-oriented client focused leader to oversee media strategy for B2B client programs. The person will lead client and campaign media strategy whilst helping shape the relationships we build with customers and media vendors. If you’re results-driven, with a passion for digital marketing, please read on as this is a great opportunity for a talented Account Director to oversee media strategy, and help shape key relationships with some of the world's leading technology clients.

What you will do:

• You would lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of accounts, helping to develop plans and implement campaigns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all key client decision makers at both a senior and operational level, ensuring we are meeting their needs and developing capabilities to drive future growth.
• Have a strong knowledge of paid media solutions relevant for B2B and as part of your role, stay abreast of emerging marketing trends and solutions.
• You can plan, execute, optimize, and report on strategic digital media campaigns with an emphasis on paid media tactics (including direct vendor/partner executions, programmatic media, content syndication, etc.)
• Be comfortable providing strategic recommendations and insights from program inception to completion for digital media channels for our B2B clients

• At least 5 years of experience in managing clients, with sound knowledge of digital planning and buying/execution/optimization
• B2B client experience is a major plus!
• Familiarity with standard media planning and buying processes as well as industry relevant tools and trends.
• Proficient understanding of paid search, programmatic, and social tactics
• General understanding of how other less digital media tactics fit into an overall strategy (i.e. OTT, OOH, Audio, etc.)
• Demonstrates agility via multi-tasking – multiple clients, programs, strategies & team members
• Proven ability to synthesize data & results, identify trends & key findings, and fuel content strategies
• An influencer that can work well with various groups and levels of the organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including editing others’ work and coaching others’ presentations

• Generous holiday allowance (Plentiful PTO).
• Shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
• Parental leave - 12 Weeks of Full Pay for Primary Carers and an additional 50% pay for 12 more weeks.
• Sick leave – 15 days annual allowance.
• We aim to give back. Our charitable foundation is helping eight girls in Cambodia go to school, and we often hold charity events.
• Growth opportunities. Three of our board members – including our CEO – joined us straight from education, as did many other senior staff. The sky’s the limit for good people here.
• Sustainable Future Giving. We want to help create a positive impact on our planet by donating to plant trees, tackling our impact, and helping to reduce emissions.

As an employee of The Marketing Practice, we expect you to remain up to date with information security training and policies, and the company policies set out in your contract. For management roles, this includes ensuring members of your team undertake relevant training and adhere to company policies.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Don’t count yourself out just yet. Studies have shown some individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Marketing Practice, we are dedicated to building a diverse workplace based on merit, great work ethics, and character. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Team Summary

The Visa Asia Pacific Compliance team manages Visa's Compliance program in the Asia Pacific region. The team provides robust, globally consistent programs and controls framework to manage compliance and regulatory risk and protect Visa’s brand around the world. We drive an ethical culture through empowerment and accountability to do the right thing. We empower the business to achieve Visa’s objectives legally and with integrity.

While this position reports to the Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team, it is of paramount importance for the role holder to maintain a close working relationship with the Asia Pacific Compliance team. This collaboration will ensure that both global and regional standards are strictly adhered to.

What an AML Compliance Director does at Visa:

Visa is looking for an AML Compliance Director to join our team in Singapore. This role covers ownership of AML Compliance across Visa’s Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) with specific focus on Visa Direct.

Visa Direct, is an exciting payment service that Visa provides to clients (issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants and service providers) to facilitate funds transfers around the world using push payment technology, i.e., Original Credit Transaction (OCT).  Visa Direct consumer and business applications include person to person (P2P) money transfer, person to micro-business (P2MB) transfer (e.g., payment for goods and services sold by very small businesses), marketplace payouts to gig economy participants, funds disbursement (e.g., insurance claims), and more. In summary, Visa Direct offers Cross-border solutions that can enable funds delivery across Visa’s card network and numerous domestic Automated Clearing House (ACH) and real-time payment (RTP) networks.

The Director – AML and Sanctions Compliance – Payments, will be a key member of the Global AML and Sanctions team. This charter is inclusive of assisting to develop the relevant AML and Sanctions policy standards, program governance using a risk-based approach, engagement models, communications content and cadence, and strategic guidance to global and regional efforts. The role-holder should be able to engage with credibility and authority with clients and regulators and clearly communicate the platform’s risk and compliance features. Knowledge of global and regional industry and regulatory trends in the areas of AML as well as KYC and risk scoring will be critical as well as experience in building solutions and processes to manage innovative payment services. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently towards agreed strategy, objectives and results and be effective in a dynamic, matrixed environment under demanding timelines.

• Manage Commercial and Money Movement Solutions product specific BSA as well as AML and sanctions risk strategy, standards, procedures, and risk assessments to support the product roadmap, rollout, and service offering

• Partner with cross functional teams to define enhanced controls, tools and compliance monitoring rules for originated programs impacting authorization confidence and issuers’ Visa Direct enablement

• Execute Visa Direct monitoring rules to ensure participants’ compliance with product parameters, their programs, and other best practices

• Interact with senior management in Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and regional business units concerning AML as well as ATF issues and processes

• Stay up to date of regulatory and corporate governance developments affecting payments with the region

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

The incumbent for this position will be the key administrator for the MSc Mechanical Engineering programme in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The incumbent will also assist with other functional tasks for the Graduate Studies Office, as required.

Job Description

• Administrate all processes from admissions to matriculation, coursework and graduation pertaining to the assigned MSc programme.

• Manage and attend to administrative processes pertaining to MSc dissertation submission and examination.

• Attend to procurement requests and work requests for the Graduate Studies Office.

• Contribute to and support events organized by the Graduate Studies Office such as Orientation and Welcome sessions, Workshops, Alumni networking event, Industry Seminar series, Graduation Dinner, Programme Retreat, and any Overseas Outreach trips.

• Attend to enquiries by prospective students, current students, and faculty.

• Facilitate preparation of data and statistics as and when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or Diploma with 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in student administration services

• Effective communication and organisational skills

• Event planning and management

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented

• Good interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

In collaboration with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Nanyang Business School (ASEAN & China Programme Office) has commenced its new NTU International MBA (IMBA) to prepare working professionals in Vietnam for global business leadership roles in today’s green and technology-driven technology. The key purpose of the role is to support in the management and coordination of administrative and operations-related functions for the IMBA: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/graduate-programme/ntu-imba

This role reports to the Assistant Director (Operations) in the ASEAN & China Programme Office (Singapore) and work directly with counterparts who are based at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) to support the daily operations and engage the Vietnamese-speaking markets and students for the IMBA.

Job Description

• Support the Assistant Director (Operations) in the management and coordination of administrative and operations-related functions for the IMBA (Vietnam)
• Programme and Curriculum Management (Including but not limited to timetabling, faculty appointment, exam planning, administer course registrations, candidature matters and academic assessments etc.)
• Faculty Support and Student Management
• Manage the planning, scheduling, and execution of orientation activities for the programmes, including procurement of orientation items, refreshments, preparation classes and materials, workshops, and teambuilding events.
• Monitor student’s graduating status and schedule graduation and related activities.
• Strive towards the provision of positive, enriching, and memorable academic and social experiences for the students through carrying out the operational, administrative aspects of the programmes with integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.

Requirements

• A degree holder, preferably with relevant work experience of 5 to 7 years, with at least 3 years of experience in customer service and administration, preferably in the education industry
• Relevant experience in marketing communications will be an added advantage
• Meticulous and detail oriented
• Be able to multi-task effectively and work under pressure
• Possess strong leadership, organisational and supervisory capabilities
• Able to work independently and as a team 
• Proficiency in both (reading, writing, and speaking) in English and Vietnamese is essential due to the need to effectively engage with Vietnamese-speaking markets and students

Responsibilities:

1) To manage and to provide administrative support in postgraduate research programmes

• Administrative support to scholarship, applications, admissions, reports, statistics, and research attachment.

• To provide guidance to faculty and students whenever required for postgraduate programme document submission such as PhD and MEng.

• Equipped with a good knowledge and understanding on administrative process, faculty and students are able to prepare the programme documents independently.

• To liaise with ACR and OA on various administrative process.

• Ensure that the Oral Exam and QE documents are submitted to OA without delay and on or before deadline.

• Provide assistance to faculty and students in postgraduate programme process and flow. This helps to ensure that the documents are submitted within schedule without the delay and queries from OA and scholarship agency.

2) Adoption of technologies to improve operational efficiency

• Implement a digitalized system to keep the information of supervisors and students. Ease of the documents retrieval whenever required and minimize human error.

• Enhance the level of automation in various procedures related to postgraduate programmes.

3) To resolve outstanding issues

• Problem investigation and to arrive at solutions to resolve the various issues and appeal cases.

• To preempt the potential problems that could arise from disputes.

• To ensure faculty follow policy and procedures of school and university.

4) To provide the documents to OA, CoE, and various departments

• To analyse the various statistical data related to admissions and to implement an efficient approach to derive the statistics.

• To review applications and admission to support the School in research strategic planning.

5) Supervisory and delegating

• Oversee functions and responsibilities of support staff; Allocate tasks to appropriate staff with the right skills; Brief and monitor progress of delegated tasks.

• Ensure that tasks are completed satisfactorily and efficiently within allocated time frame.

• Coach new skills to the support staff to cope with the changes.

• Continue to improve the current administrative process.

6) Reimbursement of claims

• Liaise with finance and supervisors on the complexity of the claims.

• Coach support staff on handling the different requirements of claims related to conferences and research attachment.

7) New faculty support

• Assist the new faculty onboard our School in postgraduate programmes.

Requirements:

• Degree in any discipline

• Candidates who have held administrative positions in a central office within a large organisation would be preferred

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience

• Knowledge of contract management and financial management

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Able to handle database/administrative systems

• Good working attitude, communication and management skills

• Ability to multi-task and work independently with staff and faculty at all levels

• Meticulous and analytical

• Think long-term with eye for details

• Responsible, resourceful, self-motivated and eager to resolve issues on a timely manner

• Be creative and improvise new ideas to improve the current administrative process

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision; shows great initiative

NTU’s School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) is a leading school for higher learning that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding impactful research, and talented faculty. Today, we are ranked Top 10 for Computer Science in the latest US News and World Report Best Global Universities listing and NTU has been recognized as the top university for AI research and citation impact. SCSE serves a critical role in the university and society as we harness the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to not only enhance the learning and research experience of our students and staff, but also to create innovative solutions for some of the grand challenges facing our world.

We invite suitable candidates to apply for the Student Administration, Senior Executive role with our Academics Office to provide support to the Academic team on all undergraduate matters.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in course registration activities and ensure that the process has been conducted in accordance with the University’s and school’s policies, guidelines and deadlines.

• Assist in processing waiver applications.

• Assist in the planning of the class timetable.

• Assist in handling queries from Undergraduate students and enquiries over the counter during scheduled timings.

• Check and ensure that all students have successfully registered for their required course after the course registration exercise, especially for graduating students.

• Provide statistics and data as and when required.

• Coordinate and facilitate the examination results appeal and review process and update student(s) timely on the decision.

Requirements:

• Min. a Degree with 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in an educational institution.

• IT savvy, proficient in MS Office applications and database management systems

• Meticulous and organized, with the ability to multi-task

• Proactive, analytical and resourceful

• Ability to work in a team

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

• Good sense of initiative and responsibility and positive working attitude

• Ability to manage stressful situations

An instrumental role in articulating the functional needs and translating into IT solutions that will support the overall University goals, the incumbent will work closely with the various departments within the University to analyze and define user requirements, recommend and evaluate appropriate end-to-end IT solutions; manage projects and change implementation; as well as maintaining and supporting of the systems implemented.

Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders to establish consensus on objectives, requirements and deliverables

• Take lead to coordinate IT project delivery and working with external vendors or partners to establish
  the desired and stipulated project priority and timeline to meet the business operations

• Manage IT Business relationships with various Schools, Departments and Research Centres

• Identify IT business use cases to support revenue success

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of IT processes

• Manage & lead the project team

• Familiar with tendering process, drawing out tender paper, evaluating vendors, etc.

• Vendor management ensuring SLA, IT policies, standards and SOP are complied with

• Planning & monitoring of project schedule, budget and activities to ensure delivery in accordance to objectives, within timeline and budget.

• Tracking and reporting of project progress, issues and risks to ensure deliverables are on track

• Understanding business processes, identify business requirements and translate into functional specifications
   

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

• Minimum 12 years of Information Technology experience in supporting and implementing IT systems

• Keen appreciation of business needs and strong interest in business processes and process re-engineering

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details

• More than 10 years proven Industry experience in IT Project Management

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

• Good written & verbal communication and presentation skills

• Good leadership in managing project teams.

Graduate College at NTU is committed to high quality postgraduate programmes in addressing the needs of rapid changing environment of research development and education. We recognize that the success of significant research endeavours and outcomes can be largely attributed to the dedicated efforts of outstanding postgraduate students under the experienced guidance of faculty members. We provide stewardship to postgraduate students during their academic journey in pursuance of their higher aspirations, realizing NTU goals in securing its position as a global university of excellence. This is in line with the university's commitment to the training and development of quality research manpower and graduate programmes that would better augment the changing needs of future technological and economic drivers in an increasingly complex, global arena for Singapore’s benefit.

This role is to provide strategic and administrative leadership to support the Graduate College's academic and professional development missions for postgraduates. To oversee and coordinate programs, ensure compliance with the University's goals and strategic plan, and promote a culture of innovation and excellence.

The key responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• To plan and execute recruitment strategy aligned with NTU mission and goals to be a global university of excellence

• To design and execute recruitment campaigns to attract top talent to NTU research programmes

• To plan and manage postgraduate diversity and integration programme

• To manage Master’s by Research Integrated Programmes

• To lead andmanage the projects on TEL-conversion and Learning Outcome-based for postgraduate by research courses

• To manage office financial operations and develop financial strategies for Graduate College's initiatives

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of working experience

• Knowledge in data analysis and financial experience would be an advantage

• Excellent communication skills

• Managerial and supervisory experience

• Strong analytical skills, project management skills, problem-solving skills, strategic thinking skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office application software (Word, Excel) and strong data analysis skills

The ICC Office under InsPIRE is responsible for a wide spectrum of activities related to NTU’s Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) curriculum which is part of the NTU Education 2025 strategy.

ICC Office is responsible for working with the different colleges/schools to offer and administer the seven core ICC courses that will be taken by all NTU students admitted from AY2021-22 onwards.

This role is required to oversee the management, administrative and coordination aspects of the ICC that include academic planning, timetabling, course registration, and course delivery and assessment, and the assignment and management of the faculty, ICC Lecturers and ICC Specialists hired to teach the courses.

The role is critical in ensuring a meaningful and value-adding learning experience for all NTU undergraduates and the faculty involved in ICC teaching.

Responsibilities

Office Administration

• Assist in the procurement, reimbursement and financial activities of ICC Office

• Assist colleagues from InsPIRE and other units under InsPIRE in overseeing office related matters

• Assist with the planning and organisation of ICC-related meetings, workshops/seminars, activities

• Assist with the selection of ICC instructors for the Nanyang Excellence Awards for Teaching

• Assist with all other ICC-related administrative tasks

Course & Student Administration

• Support inter-college/school/department collaboration and serve as one of the points of contact between ICC Office and Colleges/Schools and Course Coordinators on matters relating to student enrolment, and the coordination of academic matters and activities

• Assist in all ICC course-related matters, duties will include being a liaison to all course coordinators and instructors, submitting course outlines for approval, timetabling planning, course registration, setting up of course and assessment sites, organisation of the end-of semester quizzes, uploading and consolidation of course marks/grades, end-of-semester Board of Examiners meeting, administering and consolidating data from course surveys, handling of course-related enquiries, and handling of all course-related student matters  

Faculty & HR Matters

• Work with colleges/schools and course coordinators on the assignment and allocation of full-time and adjunct instructors teaching ICC courses

• Assit HR and schools on the appointment of new adjunct instructors and reappointment of existing adjunct instructors

• Prepare the necessary information needed and scheduling of ICC instructors for annual performance appraisal of ICC instructors and coordinate with HRBY and the reporting officers of ICC lecturers on appraisal meetings

Outreach

• Serve as a point of contact and support to students, partners and schools on matters related to the ICC

• Support activities to share and promote ICC’s mission and curriculum, including the compilation and production of relevant marketing materials and eDMs

• Assist in the planning and organisation of ICC-related outreach activities including marketing collaterals (eg, door gifts)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma with at least 2 years of relevant working experience, preferably in an institute of higher learning and/or the education sector

• Prior experience in a relevant administrative role in an institute of higher learning will be advantageous

• Meticulous with good organisational skills and a keen eye for detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Good writing skills

• Proficient in handling data and numbers

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access) - knowledge in intermediate Excel is a requirement

• Knowledge of student information/database management systems would be advantageous

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and collaboration skills

• People-oriented and a proactive team player

• Ability to multi-task and deliver with quality and timeliness

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Country

Job Family

We show the world what people want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.

Job Description

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Work closely with MD of Tech and Durables (APAC) and collaborate with Global and Local country sales leads to further develop and grow the business in Asia Pacific
• Ensure timely business reports to MD on a weekly basis
• Maintain and develop a sales management plan for all sales panels and key accounts for the market insights business
• Ensure the regional sales team is engaged to build new clients and growing existing clients to achieve their individual goals
• Work closely the local sales leaders and country MDs to ensure consistent sales performance and immediately identify gaps to address and mitigate
• Take lead and manage monthly and weekly sales calls with all market MDs/Sales leads to track performance and call out risks
• Represent APAC in Global calls pertaining to commercial reporting and activities
• Ability to analyse and present GfK solutions across all market insights business verticals to C-suite clients to establish GfK’s credibility and create new sales opportunities
• Work with and where necessary, take lead in the region for all sales within the industry
• Where necessary, take point in understanding and ensure client deliverables are compliant with existing agreements. 
• Identify potential problems and propose pro-active solutions to meet client needs
• Be part of the team to help ensure that the quality of the product remains at a very high level
• Achieve sales and manage accounts with new and existing clients
• Keep abreast of latest developments in local and global markets and economies
• Regular travel within Asia may be required

Experiences/Skills/Competencies required:

Skills

• Ability to quickly grasp and understand markets, methodologies and techniques
• Good organiser with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Ability to maintain a positive, motivational, “get things done” attitude, especially when faced with difficult circumstances
• Good sales/negotiation skills and a hunger to develop new business
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills (internal, external, and cross-cultural)
• Problem solving skills
• Good verbal and presentation skill
• Proficient in English. Knowledge of additional Asian Language will be an advantage
• Business oriented skill, A good track record in business development
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels within GfK and client’s organization

Personal Attributes

• Goal and action oriented
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and targets
• Meticulous, Thorough with a strong attention to detail
• High energy with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and optimism
• Prepared to take ownership of issues and responsibility for actions
• Strong work ethics, reliability, Self-disciplines, Diligent
• Team oriented
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision

Specific Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in the research industry, preferably within the technical consumer goods industry
• A good degree preferably in Business/Market Research/Statistics.
• Candidates with experience in Market research, Sales and client management

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion

At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.

We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.

Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!

As the Business Development Lead for Enterprise Learning Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in our business development efforts, expanding our continuing education Programmes to the enterprise market in Singapore and beyond. You will lead our successful team to further increase market share, create new revenue streams, and seize opportunities through a comprehensive sales strategy, partnerships with university schools, and collaborations with industry and trade partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership for Business Development:

• Execute Enterprise business development strategy aligned with our institution's mission.

• Continuously assess market dynamics and identify opportunities for aggressive growth, market share acquisition, and new revenue streams through collaborations.

2. Revenue Generation, Growth, and Market Share:

• Drive substantial revenue growth, targeting specific market share goals through the acquisition of new clients, expansion of existing partnerships, and exploration of innovative revenue opportunities.

• Forge strong relationships with corporate clients to secure recurring business and establish market dominance.

3. Collaboration with Industry and Trade Partners:

• Proactively engage industry and trade partners to create mutually beneficial collaborations, revenue-sharing agreements, and innovative training opportunities.

• Leverage external partnerships to develop new revenue streams and expand our presence in corporate training.

4. Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit and mentor sales professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and market share growth.

• Set clear performance objectives and provide professional development opportunities to drive team success.

5. Programme Development and Customization:

• Oversee the development and customization of training Programmes, ensuring they capture market share, diversify revenue streams, and meet the unique needs of corporate clients.

• Ensure training Programmes remain ahead of industry trends and aligned with best practices.

6. Engagement with Clients and Industry Partners:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and partners, maintaining robust relationships while gaining insights into their training needs and collaborative opportunities.

• Collaborate closely to deliver tailored training solutions that secure market leadership and generate new revenue streams.

7. Quality Assurance:

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, high-quality training Programme delivery.

• Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and drive improvements.

8. Financial Oversight:

• Manage the budget for the enterprise training division, optimizing profitability while supporting revenue diversification.

9. Market Research and Analysis:

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies in corporate training.

• Conduct market research to pinpoint and capitalize on market share expansion and new revenue opportunities.

10. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all training Programmes meet service-level agreements and contractual obligations, reinforcing our market leadership.

• Provide transparent and insightful reports to senior leadership on market share expansion, revenue diversification, and industry collaboration.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience and industry connections.

• Proven track record in enterprise training or corporate learning, driving revenue growth, market leadership, and revenue diversification through collaborations.

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

• A self-started and strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable and measurable plans.

• Deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality training solutions.

• A data driven business leader with strong growth mindset and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical, performance and financial management skills.
   

Note: Candidates from the private sector with regional expansion experience are highly encouraged to apply.

NTU’s School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) is a leading school for higher learning that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding impactful research, and talented faculty. Today, we are ranked Top 10 for Computer Science in the latest US News and World Report Best Global Universities listing and NTU has been recognized as the top university for AI research and citation impact. SCSE serves a critical role in the university and society as we harness the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to not only enhance the learning and research experience of our students and staff, but also to create innovative solutions for some of the grand challenges facing our world.

We invite suitable candidates to apply for the Student Administration, Senior Assistant Manager role with our Academics Office to provide support to the Academic team on all undergraduate matters.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning and management of a growth management strategy and sustaining current excellent business with a focus on undergraduate and CET programs.

• Administer and manage daily operations and activities of the office, identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations and assigning resources to achieve the goals and desired outputs.

• Collect and create data to generate and analyze statistics of various metrics of programmes to evaluate effectiveness.  Review, formulate and propose recommendations.

• Evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations for improvement in collaboration with stakeholders

• Analyze and interpret policies to develop, revise and implement procedures for the efficient administration of Undergraduate and CET programs.

• Represent the School’s Undergraduate Office as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department to liaise with external stakeholders or offices to follow up on requests and requirements.

• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting workshops, events and related requirements. Participate in various welcome events for freshmen, including orientation and matriculation activities.

• Perform forecasting and work with Associate Chair (Academic) to plan and participate in development of budgets, monitoring and approval of expenditures.

• Supervise and direct a team of staff to perform various tasks and assignments.  Provide guidance to team members on governance, business process and finance matters.

• Manage the coordination of class timetable, modules allocation to students to ensure optimal learning. Administer and ensure fair distribution of teaching assignments for academic faculty, teaching assistants and postgraduates for undergraduate courses offered in the semester. 

• Oversee course registration and ensure that the process has been conducted in accordance to the University’s and school’s policies, guidelines and deadlines.

• Oversee, facilitate and ensure timely and relevant placement of students for the internship and the exchange programmes.

• Provide academic and administrative advisory support services to students including responding to and management of student emergencies locally and in overseas.

• Manage pre-exam preparation and post-exam processing which includes exam scheduling, post exam processing (marks checking and processing, checking of reports, exam result appeals, special consideration, academic awards and graduation matters).

• Collaborate with relevant NTU offices to ensure that the marketing and branding programmes remain attractive and relevant in the recruitment and admission of high caliber students.

Requirements:

• Min. a Degree with 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an educational institution.

• IT savvy, proficient in MS Office applications and database management systems

• Meticulous and organized, with the ability to multi-task

• Proactive, analytical and resourceful

• Ability to lead a team and manage stressful situations

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

• Good sense of initiative and responsibility and positive working attitude

Your Career

As the Senior Director of JAPAC Public Policy at Palo Alto Networks, you will spearhead the expansion and management of our policy and government affairs practice throughout the region. Your role involves developing and executing a robust public affairs strategy to enhance our engagement and relationships with institutions and government departments. You will engage in the development of strategic public policies, build/maintain influential relationships and help advance strategic business opportunities. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders in the region. The position will focus on all key markets in the region for Palo Alto Networks. 

The role is based in Singapore and will require occasional travel throughout the JAPAC region, as well as trips to our Santa Clara, CA headquarters and our Washington, D.C. offices, as needed.

Your Impact

• Expand and cultivate existing relationships while identifying new key officials, organisations, and stakeholders to elevate Palo Alto Networks' visibility in the cybersecurity and related tech policy communities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive plan for engagement, ensuring strategic positioning in the cybersecurity and tech policy landscape.
• Monitor and engage on current and emerging public policy issues, including cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, certifications, data flows, cloud, and privacy, and develop and execute strategies to engage on these policies in the company’s interest.
• Collaborate with Palo Alto Networks' public sector teams to facilitate business conversations with senior government officials, government CIOs, cybersecurity stakeholders, and purchasing influencers of government and other public sector organizations.
• Support the development and maintenance of strategic relationships within public sector organizations and institutions.
• Partner closely with the JAPAC legal and policy team members, as well as with  the U.S.-based Public Policy and Government Affairs team and Policy colleagues in EMEA to ensure consistent approaches and information sharing.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leadership in the region and support their efforts to increase company name recognition and operational relationships.
• Liaise internally with various corporate functions and geographic business leadership to provide timely public policy positions, insights, and written materials in relation to identified policy areas, related business initiatives, and government regulatory activities..
• Advise internal business leaders and work collaboratively with business units (including, marketing, communications, product management, sales, and others)  to ensure that Palo Alto Networks has the information needed to make strategic decisions with critical impact on the company’s business goals. 
• Help Palo Alto Networks continue to build our brand as a strategic partner to JAPAC policymakers  and as a thought leader in the cybersecurity arena.
• Present the company's policy positions through written papers, comments, meetings, conferences, and industry associations.
• Manage local representation (e.g., local lobbyists, trade and other business associations).
• Contribute to speeches and materials for senior executives, identifying thought leadership opportunities and operational partnerships.
• Travel regionally and, to a lesser extent, to corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California and to Washington, D.C. as required.

Position Description

The APAC Field Marketing Director will be responsible for facilitating the success of GTM for our full-suite of Ollion solutions in APAC.  Reporting to the Global Field Marketing Leader, this role drives brand awareness and equity whilst empowers our sales teams with marketing programmes and assets to enable growth in APAC.  This role is integral in enabling our topline performance and establishing greater traction of our solutions with customers and partners in APAC.  

Job Requirements

• Collaborate with market, industry and practice leaders to translate our positioning and go to market offering into a cohesive, consistent, and impactful marketing plan, across the full range of marketing and communications techniques.
• Drive pipeline generation and focused brand awareness for Ollion through appropriate marketing mix, including own VIP/CXO events and virtual events, digital ABM, industry events and speaking engagements, content, and more – with a focus on quality and depth, rather than quantity and breadth.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Marketing function across all geographies – always willing to consult and guide, as well as selectively and strategically do
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with executives, partner team, sales and other functions to enable increased growth and collaboration
• Work with in-region alliance partners on joint marketing initiatives and campaigns through MDF 
• Conduct market and customer research to identify opportunities and challenges
• Create and manage demand generation budgets and forecasts
• Measure and report on the success of demand generation campaigns, using metrics such as leads, conversions, and revenue
• Innovate creative, bold and differentiated ways to drive increased mind and opportunity share for Ollion within clients, prospects, partners
• Provide training, coaching and support to team members on demand generation best practices and tools
• Oversee, coach and help professionally grow a team
• As a member of the global Chief Marketing and Growth Officer organization, collaborate on special projects that drive increased impact, efficiency and professional development across all staff

About Kasagi

Kasagi is a haven for anime fans of all backgrounds, providing a platform for artists, writers, animators, musicians, programmers, and more to collaborate and celebrate their shared passion. At Kasagi, we empower one another by democratizing the process of funding, creating, and enjoying the anime art form we all treasure.

Kasagi breathes life into beloved anime characters, allowing them to share their daily routines and interact with us in their free time. This connection fosters a deep bond between fans and their favorite characters. At the same time, Kasagi acts as a gateway to preserving the essence of anime for future generations to experience and love just as we do.

Under the Kasagi brand, we will launch anime-related lifestyle tech products in Q1 2024.

The Role

The Creative Director at Kasagi Labo is responsible for transforming our strategy into inspirational Japanese anime merchandise and engaging marketing content. While providing leadership to a global team of creative hires, you will oversee all our merchandise designs, branded marketing, and media campaigns to ensure we are always on brand. 

You will work alongside the other departments (Merchandising, e-commerce, and Marketing) to help guide our overall brand strategy. A successful Creative Director must be able to straddle many different worlds and contexts, with no day being the same.

What you can expected to work on

Team Leadership:

• Coach and cultivate a diverse team of designers, including graphic designers, 3D designers, and anime artists.
• Develop effective creative toolkits for merchandising and marketing, aligning with overall brand strategy.

Merchandising:

• Leverage historical sales data, consumer insights, and competitive market research to shape creative decisions, ensuring that data and consumer preferences inform the creative team.
• Develop seasonal style guides and product toolkits across different merchandise categories.
• Produce concepts and campaign directions in alignment with brand guidelines, tone, and style. 
• Supervise content development from conception to completion for anime merchandise design proposal and quality check of actual merchandise sample.
• Ensure our designs adhere to anime IP owner’s standards and guidelines.
• Track and follow up with licensees on pending submissions.
• Directly own and oversee the design process based on the IP project timeline to ensure products are launched as per schedule.

Marketing:

• Ensure all of Kasagi’s content and advertising across all our platforms and touchpoints is elevated and on brand. 
• Lead an efficient creative process to support all the content and creative materials needed by the marketing and cross-functional teams, leveraging technology, automation, and sourcing intelligently to deliver small and large projects. 
• Collaborate deeply with the marketing team in building the overall marketing strategy, analyzing results, identifying opportunities, and championing the power of creativity and insights to drive business. 
• Undertake product photography across fashion and still life. Work collaboratively with the marketing team to direct shoots and videos.

What do you need to succeed

• 10 years of relevant experience, with five or more years in merchandise production.
• Extensive experience managing traffic across multiple campaigns simultaneously, from vision to production, on time and within budget.
• Strong creative vision, linking powerful and inspirational creativity to business impact.
• Exceptional coaching skills, capable of building the capability and effectiveness of a creative team.
• Proficient in Adobe’s Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop); in-depth knowledge of AutoCAD/ Solidworks/ Fusion360/ Keyshot.
• Ability to build continuity in capability and agility while protecting capacity by keeping abreast of industry trends, design innovations, emerging technologies in the anime merchandising space, and thoughtful use of smart processes and technology/automation such as AI.
• Diploma or Degree in Industrial/Product/Toy Design or related field.

Who we are

The Marketing Practice is an agency for the new, integrated era of B2B.

We have nearly 400 B2B specialists globally, helping tech leaders create more sales today and better growth long term.

Our clients are some of the world’s biggest tech brands and fast-growing challenger firms. We work with them right across the funnel to deliver the type of growth that defines careers and wins awards.

Our success comes from identifying, recruiting, and developing talented people like you. A job at The Marketing Practice offers the chance to build on your capabilities every day, learning from the leading specialists you’ll work alongside.

What you will do

Client leadership and development

• Build and maintain client relationships at the Manager and Director level.
• Guide clients and new prospects on their marketing strategy, helping to match their challenges to solutions offered by TMP that will meet their objectives.
• Help to advise on the appropriate investment needed to achieve their goals.
• Communicate the results/impacts of our work to help secure ongoing funding for future projects and campaigns.
• Act as a trusted advisor and expert on your client’s business.
• Challenge and improve briefs.
• Co-ordinate and deliver compelling quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to provide insight, inspiration, and recommendations for future work. 

Account direction

• Represent the client’s business, brand, strategy, and objectives within the internal team, ensuring they have the context they need to succeed.
• Oversee a team to plan and deliver multiple marketing programs, ensuring you have the right roles in place to deliver the work across your account.
• Drive a focus on campaign results to measure the success and outcomes of campaign activities.
• Review and critique strategic, conceptual, and content outputs from the team to ensure they meet the brief and overall strategy.

Commercial management

• Be accountable for converting viable opportunities that will both be fit for the client’s budget and be profitable for TMP.
• Ensure that estimates and Scopes of Work meet the brief and will effectively manage expectations and potential risks.
• Provide timely and accurate revenue forecasts across your account, working with delivery teams to ensure individual programs are profitable and on track.
• Resolve blockers or issues that may stand in the way of your account being profitable.
• Input into growth targets for your accounts.
• Manage investments into client development activity, appropriate to the scale of the opportunity.
• Prepare and input into agency commercial reviews.

Marketing strategy

• Develop a deep understanding of your client’s business, industry, and work, using this insight to inform all aspects of your oversight of the account.   
• Provide recommendations for large-scale marketing solutions that deliver on the business objectives of both the client and TMP.

Business development

• Spot new opportunities and work closely with the growth team to convert.
• Expand client contacts and nurture alumni
• Support on pitches and RFPs.

Team management and development

• Develop the skills of team members through on-the-job coaching, support, and guidance.
• Create a positive team environment across your account.

Success in this role

• Achieving revenue performance against target.
• Ability to forecast revenue accurately / with stability.
• High client satisfaction.
• Client retention.
• Successful program performance.
• Account profitability.
• Team performance and satisfaction.

Who you are

• Confident and inclusive leader to clients and internal teams.
• A strong marketing thinker.
• Positive, resilient attitude, proactive in all things, and solution-focused.
• Ready to challenge thinking to get the best outcomes for clients. 
• Able to see the bigger picture, whilst also appreciating the details.
• Highly developed relationship management skills, brilliant at communicating and influencing. 
• Able to learn quickly, interrogate, and assimilate complex information.
• Able to problem-solve issues presented by team members whilst remaining open to new ideas.

What you will need

• Several years’ experience working marketing agency side, in a B2B environment with a proven track record for adding value back to the Client.  
• Experience in managing key/senior client and partner relationships and comfortable communicating both internally and externally.  
• Experience in directing marketing programs based on client/business objectives, and in recommending marketing solutions to business challenges.  
• Proficient with IT including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project management tools. 

What we offer in return

• Generous holiday allowance (Plentiful PTO).
• Shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
• Parental leave - 12 Weeks Full Pay for Primary Carers and an additional 50% pay for 12 more weeks.
• Sick leave – 15 days annual allowance.
• We aim to give back. Our charitable foundation is helping eight girls in Cambodia go to school, and we often hold charity events.
• Growth opportunities. Three of our board members – including our CEO – joined us straight from education, as did many other senior staff. The sky’s the limit for good people here.
• Sustainable Future Giving. We want to help create a positive impact on our planet by donating to plant trees, tacking our impact, and helping to reduce emissions.

As an employee of The Marketing Practice, we expect you to remain up to date with information security training and policies, and the company policies set out in your contract. For management roles, this includes ensuring members of your team undertake relevant training and adhere to company policies.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Don’t count yourself out just yet. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The Marketing Practice, we are dedicated to building a diverse workplace based on merit, great work ethics, and character. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EBC Financial Group – a global financial services provider headquartered in the dynamic city of London, we specialize in global financial investment, asset management and financial consulting. Our team consists of seasoned professionals and young talents who bring diverse perspectives and exceptional skills to the table. Since our establishment in 2020, our company has experienced rapid growth. We currently operate in major financial hubs worldwide, including Cyprus, Sydney, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok and more. At EBC, integrity, respect, and youth are our core values. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals and be part of a dynamic and innovative team. Join us on our mission to create value for our clients and become a trusted partner in the global financial market. 

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and drive business growth
• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve company goals
• Manage and lead a team of professionals 
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders 
• Create and manage budgets, forecasts and financial reports 
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives

Qualifications

• Degree holder with at least 3 to 5-year experience in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (preferably in the financial services industry)
• Proven experience as a Country Manager or a similar role in a financial services company 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
• Ability to work independently and drive results