About CFA Society Singapore
We are the premier Singapore-based member society for over four thousand financial and investment professionals and part of a global network of societies with representation in over 160 markets. Our members include young enterprising financials specialists to C-suite level professionals in many leading financial and investment firms in Singapore. We connect and regularly engage with not only our members but also with university students, employers, faculty members, regulators, the media, and 22 other CFA societies in the region. The society also runs short executive programmes for members as well as preparatory programmes for candidates to take the CFA Exams.
The Programme Manager will plan, administer and coordinate the smooth launch and conduct of each executive programme.
Job Description
To map newly developed and existing course materials and assessments to Skills Framework and IBF requirements or equivalent.
To plan, administer and coordinate the smooth launch and conduct of each executive programme cohort including: the preparation of marketing collateral, the scheduling of information sessions, the registration of candidates, the scheduling of classes and trainer availability, the preparation of candidate materials, eg, updated trainer slides, the booking and payment of facilities, the arrangement of refreshments (if applicable), the proper availability and setup of audio-visual and IT equipment, the collation and assembly of the IBF assessment questions, the grading of assessment questions, the liaison with the IBF review committee to secure the final passing scores, the payment of lecturers, the issuance of completion certificates, the accurate filing of IBF claims.
To liaise, engage and regularly review the programmes with trainers to ensure the delivery of high-quality programmes to candidates.
To ensure that the curricula of executive and CFAI-related prep programmes are refreshed on a regular and timely basis and made promptly available to the lecturers.
To assist in reviewing and upgrading the infrastructure requirements—eg, CRM systems and question bank systems—for prep programmes.
To assist with the review, refresh, and update the lecturer contracts.
To assist with the development of new programmes.
To handle candidate and trainer feedback and/or complaints with tact and discretion.
To manage partnerships with funding agencies, accreditation bodies and professional trainers or lecturers.
Requirements
One year at an educational institution or working in a role of similar capacity will be an advantage.
Familiarity with handling various government grants, including the SkillsFuture Framework and The Institute of Banking and Finance accreditation, and associated policies will be an advantage.
Good inter-personal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work independently (in a fluid environement) and yet contribute as a team player.
A degree holder (with finance knowledge).
Proficiency in MS Office skills.
