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About the Role

The Milken Institute is seeking a Temp Associate Director to support the Business and Program Development team in Europe from our London office on a maternity cover (10-month appointment), with the possibility of an extension. 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 your career. The Temp Associate Director is responsible for the growth and stewardship of Milken Institute’s sponsors and corporate supporters throughout the year. The ideal candidate will bring energy, drive to succeed in a sales driven role, a strong preference for networking and attending various sector events to find leads, instigate collaboration across teams and ideally have an established network of industry contacts.

Responsibilities

Initiate and cultivate relationships with potential supporters and key stakeholders
Support existing sponsors throughout the year by building relationships with key contacts and being responsive to their requests, particularly in preparation for and during major conferences, with regular communication around logistics of their conference engagement and proactively managing these relationships
Develop and effectively articulate the value proposition for event and program sponsorship
Identify corporate prospects
Skillfully and professionally represent the Institute at external events and meetings including industry conferences, dinners and roundtable discussions
Craft written and oral proposals
Conduct and close solicitations
Update our internal relationship management tracker, Salesforce
Manage and grow European network of asset owners and family offices
Support in the ideation, creation and execution of year-round convenings in London, Paris, Berlin and Munich
Perform duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
7+ years of experience in asset management fundraising, business development, partnership building, investor relations
Experience in working with financial institutions, especially within the family office/hedge fund/private equity/investment banking space
Professional gravitas/executive presence that allows you to quickly gain the respect of senior executives and UHNWI
Ability to inspire enthusiasm about the Milken Institute and its mission
Experience building funder collaboratives, partnerships, and/or coalitions
Superior project management skills, including the ability to proactively problem-solve and identify solutions in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple demands, projects, and deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and Salesforce required
Ability to effectively prioritize and respond promptly to internal and external communications among different time zones
Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve issues
Entrepreneurial spirit and mentality essential
Motivated self-starter and hard worker displaying high productivity and follow-through in all areas of responsibility
Team-oriented and collaborative individual who seeks out tasks and assists colleagues to ensure goals, requirements and deadlines are achieved
An attitude of “no job is too small” and an attention to detail that ensures rewarding experiences and outcomes for supporters and other stakeholders
Ability to work with people and interact positively with all levels of an organization, including desire and ability to support multiple team members
Willingness to provide on-site support at select events on nights or weekends, as appropriate, on occasion
Willingness to travel and work across time zones
Effective oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to conduct business in German or French will be a plus
Eligible to work in the United Kingdom
Authorized to work in the United Kingdom is a precondition of employment

Skills

Sales
Networking
Collaboration
Relationship Management
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Communication (Oral and Written)
Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Salesforce
German (preferred)
French (preferred)

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Hybrid
Maternity Cover (10-month appointment)

Experience Level

Associate Director

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

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.