Associate, Business and Program Development

About The Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.

About The Position

The Milken Institute is seeking an Associate to support the Milken Institute’s Business and Program Development team. The role will focus on fundraising and deepening relationships with key partners to expand our presence in the region, particularly in Japan and India.

For the candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, extraordinary work ethic and drive to achieve, this is an opportunity to become a key player in an entrepreneurial, dynamic and exponentially growing global organization and create an impact early on in his/ her career. Working closely with the Senior Director of Business and Program development, the associate is responsible for maintaining a robust development program that supports the Institute’s fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sponsor Engagement:
   Work with the team to run initiatives to connect with both existing and new sponsors, focusing on key growth areas like multinational corporations, asset management, investment banking, and other relevant financial sectors.
2. Program Development and Fundraising for Key Events:
   Play a pivotal role in planning and fundraising for major Milken Institute events, particularly the Asia Summit, Global Conference, and regional symposiums like the Global Investors' Symposium in Hong Kong.
3. Partner Relationship Management:
   Effectively manage ongoing relationships with partners and sponsors, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
4. Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification:
   Continuously monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities in the business and financial sectors.
5. Cross-Functional Team Collaboration:
   Work closely with other departments within the Institute to align efforts and maximize the impact of business and program development initiatives.
6. Event Programming and Execution:
   Contribute to the program development and execution of key events, ensuring they reflect the Institute’s mission and attract the right audience.
7. Communication and Reporting:
   Maintain effective communication channels with internal teams and external partners.
8. Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred.
• 1-3+ years of experience in asset management fundraising, business development, partnership building, investor relations, and wealth management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and fluency in English and in the native language are highly preferred.
• Experience in working with financial institutions, especially within the hedge fund/private equity/ investment banking space.
• Ability to inspire enthusiasm about the mission of the Milken Institute, Asia Center, and other areas as appropriate.
• Must have knowledge of the finance sector and global issues to be able to create/suggest high-quality content and engagements throughout the year.
• Familiarity with the finance industry ecosystem, with ability to conduct research across various actors in the industry.
• Superior project management skills, including the ability to proactively problem-solve and identify solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• As this position requires working with a global team, flexibility to be available for conference calls outside of regular working hours is required.
• Ability to manage multiple demands, projects, and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and Salesforce.

Note

We offer a demanding, yet supportive and collaborative work environment where ideas and ingenuity matter. Apply today if you’re ready to grow and help us make a real impact in the world.

Please submit a writing sample, CV, and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your CV and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include a writing sample, CV, and cover letter will be rejected.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.