Job Description

About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is the pioneer in the impact investing movement and a global leader in sustainability. We have transformed the financial system so that women, the environment, and underserved communities are finally given value and a voice in the global market. Over the past decade, we have built the world\'s largest crowdfunding platform for impact investing (Impact Partners), operated award-winning enterprise technical assistance programs such as IIX ACTS, created innovative financial products such as the Women\'s Livelihood Bond\xe2\x84\xa2 Series, and established an Impact Institute and Research & Advisory to build the sustainable investing market. To date, our work has spanned 57 countries, unlocked US$288 million of private-sector capital, positively impacted over 159 million direct and household lives, and avoided over 1.83 million tons of carbon. The foundation of IIX\'s work is IIX Values\xe2\x84\xa2, an innovative impact verification solution for every organization, which effectively measures the social and environmental impact of an investment and gives value to the voices of the underserved. In 2022, IIX launched the Orange Bond Initiative\xe2\x84\xa2 to unlock $10 billion in the capital markets by 2030 and impact 100 million women in the last mile. The recent issuance of the Women\'s Livelihood Bond\xe2\x84\xa2 5 is now officially listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as the world\'s first Orange Bond. IIX\'s numerous awards for its work include the Oslo Business for Peace Award, the P4G State-of-the-art Partnership Award, the UN Global Climate Action Award, and most recently the Environmental Finance\'s Award for Innovation.



About the role:

We have a small and energetic team, and this is a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of role. You should be a resourceful problem solver who knows how to push the envelope and embrace new challenges.

As the key front office executive, you will be the face of the Company and the first person that all partners and clients will come into contact with. As such, a dynamic personality with a professional attitude is critical to the role. You should enjoy interacting with people and is enthusiastic and energetic. The successful job incumbent will provide effective administrative and secretariat support to ensure that the office can operate efficiently.

To be a successful member of the IIX team, you should exhibit PREM:

• Passionate: Commitment to social finance and impact investing as a path to unlock society\'s potential to effect social change is essential for a happy and successful tenure at IIX.

• Resilient: Similar to our enterprises working in emerging markets, our IIX team members have strong mental and emotional fortitude and are able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks. We look for people with an adaptable and positive attitude and a strong sense of self-worth, which enables them to move forward and continue to strive for their goals even in the face of adversity.

• Equitable: At IIX, we manage toward impact maximization and produce measurable and transparent returns - both social and financial. These results strengthen the ecosystem and transform existing realities by helping impact enterprises magnify their impact and scale. We are fair and impartial in our actions and ensure that we make objective and unbiased decisions based on facts and impact.

• Maverick: While IIX is a seasoned stakeholder in the impact enterprise and impact investing space in Asia, we pride ourselves on creating new opportunities. We look for people with an independent and unorthodox approach to thinking and behaving. If you are someone who is non-conformist, innovative, and independent, often going against the grain, does not like following the crowd, and is not afraid to express your own opinions, we want you.

It should be noted that the role can provide opportunities for career progression to other departments within the organization.

Primary responsibilities:

Provide General Office Administrative Management:

\xc2\xb7 Undertake records management for both companies

\xc2\xb7 Act as the key contact person for outside vendor relationships that are related to general office management

\xc2\xb7 Coordinate maintenance of office and standard office equipment

\xc2\xb7 Anticipate, maintain, and purchase office and pantry supplies

\xc2\xb7 Maintain administrative systems, such as conference room bookings, ordering of business cards, and office-wide record maintenance to ensure smooth operations of general office needs

\xc2\xb7 Manage hotel bookings for remote employees\' visits to Singapore and assist in the pre-and post-travel processes

\xc2\xb7 Preparation of items required for occasional internal office gatherings

\xc2\xb7 Other ad-hoc administrative tasks as may be assigned by other departments

Provide Front Office Services

\xc2\xb7 Greet and assist visitors

\xc2\xb7 Answer and direct phone calls and inquiries

\xc2\xb7 Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages

\xc2\xb7 Maintain and upkeep all office common areas

Provide Administrative Support (applies to both IIX CEO and IIX MD)

\xc2\xb7 Manage business calendars of CEO/MD

\xc2\xb7 Manage and secure travel itineraries and conference arrangements

\xc2\xb7 Regularly update the database of Founder/MD contacts to the office CRM tool (Salesforce)

\xc2\xb7 Track and complete necessary reimbursements

\xc2\xb7 Manage the CEO\'s social media correspondence

The position is based in Singapore and the successful candidate will report directly to the COO of IIX.

To be a successful candidate with IIX, you should have:

\xc2\xb7 At least 5+ years of relevant work experience

\xc2\xb7 Prior experience with an executive assistant or a customer service role is a plus

\xc2\xb7 At least a diploma holder from any discipline

\xc2\xb7 Excellent writing and communications skills

\xc2\xb7 Positive and proactive mindset is essential, willing to go the extra mile to get the work done

\xc2\xb7 Excellent organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and multi-task under tight deadlines

\xc2\xb7 Passion for changing the world for social good will be an advantage

\xc2\xb7 Excellent proficiency working in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

Submission: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and college/university transcripts to ****@iixglobal.com. Qualified candidates will be considered and contacted by a member of the IIX team for an interview to discuss their skills, interest, and experiences. IIX is an equal-opportunity employer. Only candidates who are excellent writers, critical thinkers, and energetic team players will be successful at IIX. -

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Company Overview

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is the market leader in the impact investing movement with the mission to \xe2\x80\x9cchange finance and finance change\xe2\x80\x9d and in the process to impact 100 million lives by 2020. IIX\'s primary focus areas include women empowerment, climate action and community resilience with an underlying focus on expediting the sustainable development agenda. To date, IIX has mobilized USD 30 million from its network of +1000 impact investors and has impacted the lives of millions of low-income people across Asia by providing them with access to clean energy, water, sustainable agriculture, livelihood opportunities, affordable healthcare, and education, among other high-impact services. IIX also provides advisory services to governments, donor agencies, development financial institutions, foundations and other traditional development actors that are looking to participate more effectively in the Impact Investing movement.

For more information, please visit www.iixglobal.com.

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

200905347D

Company Size

1 - 50 Employees

Industry

Consulting (Business & Management)

Singapore Post