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About the Role

The Milken Institute is seeking an Associate to support the business and program development team in London. This role is ideal for intellectually curious candidates with strong attention to detail, an extraordinary work ethic, and sound judgment, offering the chance to contribute to a growing, entrepreneurial global organization engaged in important global issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pipeline and stakeholder lists in Salesforce.
• Support fundraising activities from drafting proposals to assisting with sponsor agreements.
• Engage with supporters.
• Contribute to year-round event execution.
• Provide on-site support at select events on nights or weekends, or work across time zones, as appropriate, on occasion.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Ideally 2 years of experience in asset management fundraising, business development, partnership building, investor relations, wealth management, international business, or economics.
• Good project management skills, including the ability to proactively problem-solve and identify solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working as part of an international team.
• Excellent intercultural communication.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to conduct business in German or French will be a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple demands, projects, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Salesforce proficiency preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• Must submit a CV and cover letter.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Extraordinary work ethic.
• Sound judgment.
• Effective time management.
• Proactivity.
• Ability to work across time zones.
• Highly organized.
• Enthusiastic administrative professional.
• Proven ability to multi-task while handling complex projects in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and respond promptly to internal and external communications.
• Innovative problem-solver.
• Motivated self-starter.
• High productivity and follow-through.
• Team-oriented.
• Attitude of 'no job is too small'.
• Ability to work with people and interact positively with all levels of an organization.
• Desire and ability to support multiple team members.
• Willingness to provide on-site support at select events.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and mentality.

Location

• London

Work Type

• Remote
• Hybrid
• Occasional travel

Experience Level

• Associate

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

• Contribution towards private medical insurance
• Private Pension
• Paid Time Off (25 days per year plus UK bank holidays)
• Statutory Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Training & Development: LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 classes offered, self-guided.
• Mentor Program

About the Company

• 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.
• The Institute conducts research and analysis and convenes top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints.
• The Institute leverages this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives 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.

Equal Opportunity

• The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, 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.