Society Relations Director, China
On-siteBeijing, Beijing, China
Job Summary
Lead CFA Institute's strategic relationship with member societies across mainland China by serving as the senior relationship manager and advisor to society volunteer and staff leaders. Build and sustain trusted partnerships with society boards, staff, and key local stakeholders including employers, universities, regulators, and institutional partners. Conduct consistent consultations to surface insights, monitor society performance against service standards, and advocate for society-funded projects through budget planning and investment advisory. Represent CFA Institute to external stakeholders to advance the charter's credibility while navigating the local regulatory and cultural environment. Collaborate with regional and global colleagues to lead China-focused strategic initiatives and ensure cohesive delivery of member value. Based in Beijing, this role requires fluency in Mandarin and English, with a focus on advancing the CFA charter across China.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience in a professional association, not-for-profit, membership organization, investment industry, or strategic consulting role
- Demonstrated experience managing senior-level stakeholder relationships with strong judgement, diplomacy, and the ability to build trust with volunteer leaders and investment professionals
- Strong understanding of nonprofit governance and board management principles and best practices
- Self-starter with the ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to a dynamic environment
- Experience in project management, with skills necessary to interpret what is needed for the success of a project and to create appropriate schedules for timely delivery
- Experience leading or contributing to complex, cross-functional projects in a global organization
- Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation—with demonstrated comfort engaging senior and external audiences
- Fluency in Mandarin and English
- Ability to use standard office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to a high standard
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
- Familiarity with Salesforce CRM
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