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The role of the Managing Director, APAC is to advance CAIA Association’s mission throughout the APAC region through the overall guidance, coordination, support and leadership of organizational resources and staff.  This position is responsible for delivering measurable value and building mutually beneficial relationships with CAIA stakeholders---Members, Candidates, investment professionals, academic leaders, like-minded associations, and regulators and policy makers. Specifically, this is done by leading a team to raise awareness of CAIA programs; speaking publicly and boldly through industry events and media outlets; creating local opportunities for continuing education and community formation for CAIA Members; advocating for high ethical standards and regulatory evolution in the investment profession; and supporting the work of local Member Chapters and volunteers. Key accountabilities and deliverables of the position include the responsibility for defining the focus, priorities, and delivery of the CAIA Mission in the region; driving candidate numbers across our programs; building brand awareness and affinity for the organization; and having primary budget responsibility for all expenses in the region.

Education and Experience

• Extensive (10+ years) relevant business and leadership experience in the investment management and/or broader financial services industry.
• 10+ years leadership and management experience leading global, complex, and matrixed teams required.
• Graduate degree from business school/university degree or CAIA/CFA preferred.
• Large-scale global operations and global business experience.
• Business and commercial development experience in a global environment preferred.
• A ‘local’ hire – native to the region or a long-term resident of Asia with in-depth knowledge of Asian markets, cultures, and regulatory environments. 
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders: chapters, members, and industry leaders.
• Fluency in English required; multi-lingual capability would be useful.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation.
• Highly effective influencing skills; able to persuade without authority.
• Willingness and ability to handle rigorous global travel schedule of 35-50%.

Position can be located in Hong Kong or Singapore and reports to the Executive Vice President.

CAIA offers a full benefits package. CAIA is an equal opportunity employer.

The IT Application and Project Support Specialist will be responsible for user support of the network information systems applications of the company. This position requires specific technical skills in the design, troubleshooting, and maintenance of an enterprise-level computing environment. This position is also required to assist in coordinating IT projects, in all phases of the project from researching, defining scope and timeline through the project completion.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds in a timely fashion to end user’s needs and concerns relating to computer business applications and general systems issues.
• Diagnoses and resolves technical problems, prevents problem escalation and provides solution tracking.
• Works with the Director of IT and Team in designing, deploying, and maintaining technical systems and architecture.
• Assist staff with software applications and systems issues.
• Effectively resolve system problems immediately to limit downtime.
• Collaborates and consults with IT Director and team lead to coordinate activities.
• Understands the operational issues within their application area well enough to represent user needs.
• Anticipates and provides solutions to complex problems with the necessary priorities.
• Assisting in investigating and working with IT Team to define IT Project Scope, Documentation, and Timeline.
• Arrange meetings with IT Project stakeholders and monitor the progress of all projects.
• Actively participates in weekly team meetings to discuss team and project-related activities, issues, changes, communications, and updates.
• Builds effective relationships with business partners through all phases of projects to support completing the project's goals.
• Supports all project team members with application and information systems knowledge.
• Contributes to testing scripts and materials and performs unit, system, and integrated testing tasks.
• Documents and maintains all required system application designs, builds documents, and configures system accordingly.
• Promotes a team atmosphere that is conducive to the overall accomplishment of goals, schedules, and deadlines.
• Provides on-call global support.
• Supports end users on critical issues which may include weekends and after hours.
• Minimum of 40 hours (more if needed) of IT Support to help CAIA to optimize the technology tools, gain efficiency, and collect better and more data to make sound growth.
• Work 3 full days a week from the Amity office.
• Complete projects on time
• Communication often on the status of projects and obstacles encountered.
• Be available and quickly responsive during office hours 8:30-5:00 with occasional off-hours meetings to support and engage with our EMEA and APAC Teams
• Offer innovative ideas to better utilize all our technology solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• These duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties and/or special projects may be required and assigned by the management.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Excellent technical knowledge of PC’s and desktop hardware.
• Able to operate effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical team members.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, organizing skills + good administration management skills.
• Working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems, and standards.
• Ability to operate tools, components, and peripheral accessories.
• Microsoft Technology Suite experience, Software and Hardware Troubleshooting, Windows 10, Windows 7 experience, etc.
• Understanding Enterprise Backup Software

Soft Skills:

• Sincere thought Process: Able to understand technical concepts and can develop ways to help others learn.
• Ability to solve complex problems with innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to quickly and proactively gain an understanding of the client's business problems and deliver solutions and recommendations to solve them.
• Professional image and behavior.
• Able to manage time effectively, set priorities appropriately, and schedule calls.
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
• Able to operate within customer standard operating procedures.
• Excellent customer service, technical, organizational, and communication skills - in person and on the phone; effective listening and team orientation.
• Able to persuade and negotiate with staff and vendors in critical situations.
• Able to motivate others and work cooperatively in a group to achieve common goals.

Education and Experience:
A degree in computer science or equivalent, Microsoft, or related industry certifications are a plus, with a minimum of two years of experience working in an enterprise environment, preferably in the financial industry. In-depth knowledge and experience with computer hardware, operating systems, programming languages, database structures, network systems, routing and communication equipment, office productivity software, accounting applications, and Anti-virus/Anti-Malware systems. Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills are required.

About the CAIA Association
The CAIA Association, a non-profit organization founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education and provides solutions to specific market needs for education about alternatives. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of nearly 13,000 alternative investment leaders located in 100 countries who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing.

 Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world and sponsors more than 120 educational and networking events each year. CAIA is also a leading authority and trusted source for information on trends, data, and emerging issues in the alternative investments industry for reporters worldwide. For more information, please visit CAIA.org.

CAIA offers a full benefits package. CAIA is an equal-opportunity employer. 

The CAIA Association supports Chapters located in financial centers around the world that are dedicated to organizing hundreds of educational and networking events for the local CAIA community and raising awareness of the CAIA brand. Our Chapters help Members expand their networks and keep abreast of trends and new developments in the alternative investment industry. The Chapter Relations intern will support the strategic objectives of the Chapter Relations team in planning and executing events in the Americas. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Chapter Relations.

The Chapter Relations intern will also have an opportunity to work with our Diversity Equity and Inclusions team to support CAIA Association’s recently launched DEI initiative, which included forming an independent Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Council, a new scholarship program, and other activities.

Essential Functions/Percentage of Time Spent on Each: 

• Manage CAIA Chapter email inboxes as necessary.
• Prepare, ship, and track materials for various CAIA events as necessary.
• Provide support in proofreading and editing materials as needed to create event invitations.
• Support efforts to launch new Chapters.
• Provide support on additional administrative tasks as needed.
• Participate in departmental meetings and conference calls with Chapter committees.
• Support benchmarking and data projects around DEI
• Identify DEI champions in the investment industry.
• Assist with other activities of the DEI Advisory Council

 Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: 

An undergraduate student interested in gaining hands-on work experience in a fast-paced global finance organization.

Skills: 

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Specific Skills: 

Availability to work 15-25 hours per week.

This position is remote. To be considered the candidate must meet the minimum job requirements and reside in the following states: MA, NY, NJ. PA, VA, or CT.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse team. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. women, those under-represented in the finance industry, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

CAIA is an equal-opportunity employer.

About the CAIA Association

The CAIA Association, a non-profit organization founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education and provides solutions to specific market needs for education about alternatives. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of nearly 13,000 alternative investment leaders located in 100 countries who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing.

Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charteholders located in financial centers around the world and sponsors more than 120 educational and networking events each year. CAIA is also a leading authority and trusted source for information on trends, data, and emerging issues in the alternative investments industry for reporters worldwide. For more information, please visit CAIA.org.