Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications - Singapore

Full Time, onsite
Impact Investment Exchange
Singapore, Singapore

Salary undisclosed

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Impact Investment Exchange ( ) is a pioneer in the global impact investing movement, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development with a focus on gender equality and climate action through capital mobilization and data-based solutions. For over a decade and a half, we've been building the sustainable investing market, from establishing the world's largest crowdfunding platform for impact investing ( ), operating award-winning enterprise technical assistance programs, creating innovative financial products such as the , (listed 6 bonds in the public market with zero credit default) and establishing an and . While we are very deep with our work in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa, our work spans 60 countries globally where we have invested close to $500 million of private-sector capital, positively impacted over 160 million direct and household lives, and avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon and have collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The base of IIX's work is , an impact verification tech solution measuring investments' social and environmental impact to the last mile, amplifying the voices of the underserved. In 2022, we, along with global partners, launched the and, within that, created a new asset class, , to demonstrate the intersectionality of gender equality and climate action and unlock $10 billion in capital markets by 2030, impacting 100 million women, girls, and gender minorities and making them a key player in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. In 2024, we unveiled our global data hub, , which aggregates, evaluates, and benchmarks data from sustainable MSMEs, offering unparalleled insights into gender diversity, climate action, ESG performance, and community risk management. IIX Intelligence demonstrates with data the importance of MSMEs as a backbone of sustainable development. Numerous accolades, including the Oslo Business for Peace and the UN Global Climate Action Award, have recognized our efforts. Our team's ' ' values—passion, resilience, equity, and mavericks—propel our efforts, bringing meaningful change to Global South communities and the 99%.About a career with IIX:You will join a highly effective team providing unparalleled hands-on exposure to the Impact Investing and Social Finance space. You thrive in tackling development issues and excel in creating solutions using structured strategies and innovative programs that address the world's most pressing problems, from food security to inclusive finance to clean energy. You aim to become a global development leader and to make a measurable difference through your work.When you join IIX, you embark on a rewarding career in which we are heavily invested in your professional development as we will build on your strengths and help you gain new skills with training, coaching, encouragement, and guiding you in the right direction guidance. The skills you obtain and the exposure to the rapidly growing impact investing space will be invaluable as you advance in your career.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 unlocking 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 can 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.

Some of our clients include foundations such as the Rockefeller Foundation and Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Foundation, corporations such as Standard Chartered Bank and KKR, international non-profits such as Oxfam and World Vision, multilateral institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNDP, and government development agencies such as USAID and SIDA.About the role:We seek a highly motivated and organized individual to join our dynamic marketing team as an SVP/VP. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, content marketing strategy development, and execution, with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously. As the Assistant Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall marketing initiatives and ensuring the successful implementation of various projects. Additionally, a passion for gender and climate initiatives will be an asset, as we are committed to driving lasting impact in these areas.Responsibilities: * Strategic Leadership:

Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communications strategies aligned with IIX's mission, values, and growth objectives.
Lead and inspire a diverse marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Drive brand development initiatives to enhance IIX's reputation as a global leader in impact investing and sustainable finance.
Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as a primary liaison with senior management, providing strategic insights and recommendations to align marketing efforts with organizational goals.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including investors, partners, media, and industry influencers to amplify IIX's impact and thought leadership.
Events Management:

Oversee the planning, executing, and evaluating strategic events, conferences, webinars, and thought leadership forums.
Specifically focus on managing events related to the Orange Movement, ensuring alignment with impact goals and maximum engagement.
Public Relations & Media Relations:

Develop and implement proactive media relations strategies to secure impactful media coverage and enhance IIX's visibility and credibility.
Create compelling narratives and press materials that communicate IIX's mission, achievements, and impact stories to diverse audiences.

Other members of the team will be managing Digital marketing, content, and design, but this candidate should be able to have oversight and manage the team accordingly.Skills Needed: * Leadership & Team Management:

Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing marketing teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.
Ability to inspire and motivate team members towards achieving strategic goals and organizational success.
Strategic Thinking & Planning:

Strong strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute integrated marketing and communications plans that align with business objectives and market trends.
Experience in setting and managing budgets, forecasting resource needs, and optimizing marketing spend for maximum ROI.
Event Management Expertise:

Demonstrated success in planning and executing events of all sizes, from concept to post-event analysis, with a focus on attendee engagement and impact measurement.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Public Relations & Media Relations:

Proven track record in media relations, crisis communications, and securing positive media coverage in national and international outlets.
Strong storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives and communications materials that resonate with diverse stakeholders.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to internal and external audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, including senior executives, partners, and media contacts.

Why Join Us: At IIX, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that drive positive social and environmental impact globally. Join a passionate team committed to reshaping finance for a more sustainable future and making a meaningful difference in the world.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by IIX Talent Acquisition team. Your personal data maybe collected but it will be used for recruitment purposes only.IIX is an equal-opportunity employer

Impact Investment Exchange ( ) is a pioneer in the global impact investing movement, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development with a focus on gender equality and climate action through capital mobilization and data-based solutions. For over a decade and a half, we've been building the sustainable investing market, from establishing the world's largest crowdfunding platform for impact investing ( ™), operating award-winning enterprise technical assistance programs, creating innovative financial products such as the , (listed 6 bonds in the public market with zero credit default) and establishing an and . While we are very deep with our work in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa, our work spans 60 countries globally where we have invested close to $500 million of private-sector capital, positively impacted over 160 million direct and household lives, and avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon and have collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The base of IIX's work is ™, an impact verification tech solution measuring investments' social and environmental impact to the last mile, amplifying the voices of the underserved. In 2022, we, along with global partners, launched the and, within that, created a new asset class, , to demonstrate the intersectionality of gender equality and climate action and unlock $10 billion in capital markets by 2030, impacting 100 million women, girls, and gender minorities and making them a key player in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. In 2024, we unveiled our global data hub, ™, which aggregates, evaluates, and benchmarks data from sustainable MSMEs, offering unparalleled insights into gender diversity, climate action, ESG performance, and community risk management. IIX Intelligence demonstrates with data the importance of MSMEs as a backbone of sustainable development. Numerous accolades, including the Oslo Business for Peace and the UN Global Climate Action Award, have recognized our efforts. Our team's ' ' values—passion, resilience, equity, and mavericks—propel our efforts, bringing meaningful change to Global South communities and the 99%.About a career with IIX:You will join a highly effective team providing unparalleled hands-on exposure to the Impact Investing and Social Finance space. You thrive in tackling development issues and excel in creating solutions using structured strategies and innovative programs that address the world's most pressing problems, from food security to inclusive finance to clean energy. You aim to become a global development leader and to make a measurable difference through your work.When you join IIX, you embark on a rewarding career in which we are heavily invested in your professional development as we will build on your strengths and help you gain new skills with training, coaching, encouragement, and guiding you in the right direction guidance. The skills you obtain and the exposure to the rapidly growing impact investing space will be invaluable as you advance in your career.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 unlocking 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 can 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.

Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communications strategies aligned with IIX's mission, values, and growth objectives.
Lead and inspire a diverse marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Drive brand development initiatives to enhance IIX's reputation as a global leader in impact investing and sustainable finance.
Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as a primary liaison with senior management, providing strategic insights and recommendations to align marketing efforts with organizational goals.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including investors, partners, media, and industry influencers to amplify IIX's impact and thought leadership.
Events Management:

Oversee the planning, executing, and evaluating strategic events, conferences, webinars, and thought leadership forums.
Specifically focus on managing events related to the Orange Movement, ensuring alignment with impact goals and maximum engagement.
Public Relations & Media Relations:

Develop and implement proactive media relations strategies to secure impactful media coverage and enhance IIX's visibility and credibility.
Create compelling narratives and press materials that communicate IIX's mission, achievements, and impact stories to diverse audiences.

Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing marketing teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.
Ability to inspire and motivate team members towards achieving strategic goals and organizational success.
Strategic Thinking & Planning:

Strong strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute integrated marketing and communications plans that align with business objectives and market trends.
Experience in setting and managing budgets, forecasting resource needs, and optimizing marketing spend for maximum ROI.
Event Management Expertise:

Demonstrated success in planning and executing events of all sizes, from concept to post-event analysis, with a focus on attendee engagement and impact measurement.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Public Relations & Media Relations:

Proven track record in media relations, crisis communications, and securing positive media coverage in national and international outlets.
Strong storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives and communications materials that resonate with diverse stakeholders.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to internal and external audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, including senior executives, partners, and media contacts.