Partnerships Lead (Business Development & Project Management)

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting institute in Singapore is seeking a Partnerships Lead to execute events and strengthen sponsor relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in finance or business, strong analytical skills, and project management capabilities. This role supports event strategies and delivers business opportunities in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in related fields.
• Experience with project management, events, business development, or sponsorship is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of key sponsored events.
• Manage sponsor relationships and focus on retention.
• Develop metrics to improve sponsor performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Project management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Business

Tools

CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Event management platforms

Job description

Are you a finance or accounting professional ready to step into a strategic role in partnerships and sponsorships? We're looking for a Partnerships Lead to drive impactful sponsored events, strengthen partner relationships, and support new sponsorship opportunities — all while leveraging your analytical edge.

This role is ideal for someone with a finance or accounting background who wants to broaden their impact through event strategy, partner engagement, and business development in a mission‑driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Event‑Based Partnership Execution (including ISCA Conference, Tech Fairs, Roundtables)

• Lead the end‑to‑end execution of key sponsored events
• Curation of content and speakers for all sponsor entitlements
• Support in the development of conference & exhibitor activities
• Collaborate with marketing teams to curate event themes, identify speakers, and develop compelling branding, campaigns and personalised invitations

Partnerships

• Support the growth of the ISCA Partnership Program in achieving sponsorship revenue targets
• Manage ongoing sponsor relationships with a focus on retention and value delivery.
• Manage and improve performance metrics of entitlements to sponsors
• Interface, negotiate and develop high‑impact relationships with sponsors to build business partnerships and support company growth.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients; ensure continuing relationships and an effective flow of information to deliver business objectives

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Accountancy or Business preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, preferably with exposure to project management, events, business development, sponsorship or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong in analytics, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost allocations
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and event management platforms.
• Experience in member‑based/B2B organisations, higher education, professionals, or roles involving education, engagement, or events is a plus
• Excellent project management skills to handle multiple projects/ priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Detailed‑oriented and organised to ensure accuracy and quality of programme development
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and display abilities as a good team player.