Startup Community and Programme Manager

Finoverse (formerly FINNOVASIA) - Leading the Conversation at the Intersection of FinTech and Web3

Finoverse, Formerly known as Finnovasia, we are one of Asia's largest FinTech communities, bridging the gap between traditional finance (tradfi) and the emerging world of FinTech, Web3 and AI.

Finoverse provides world-class experiential events featuring leaders from across the industry. We bring together on one platform all the players from across the FinTech ecosystem - from regulators to entrepreneurs, from big banks to start-ups, and from technology to traditional finance. Through our 60+ curated global conferences and events, we connect over 70,000 senior-level FinTech professionals from 85+ countries.

Making a Positive Impact is in Our DNA

We innovate in what we do and who we are as individuals. Finoverse empowers and unites those who share the same core values as us to make positive contributions and instill transformative changes in our network and community.

Join a fast-growing company that’s expanding around the world!

At Finoverse we share an energetic and welcoming culture where success is recognised. You will be working with driven, talented, and fun people from diversified cultures and international experiences. We want people ready to do the best work of their lives - while growing in a supportive and creative environment. We need your new ideas and value your personal growth and well-being.

Our work brings us into daily contact with the world’s top business leaders, speakers, industry visionaries, government leaders, and more. We work with over 2000 international clients from different industries and sectors and bring exceptional ideas and values to various events and projects.

Your role at Finoverse

• Manage a series of startup pitching programme & demo competitions

• Build relationships and evaluate competition applications to ascertain their suitability for our programmes and the elements they can participate in

• Recruit various stakeholders for the programme according to programme KPIs, and overall event objectives

• Reach out to existing partners and find new partners to bring on board to extend the reach of the Fintech community

• Reach out, manage, and maintain relationships with VCs, CVCs, Family Offices, and individual investors

• Monitor programme timeline, and logistics arrangement including arranging meetings, video calls, and networking opportunities

• Support internal and external communications with programme stakeholders to ensure programme status updates

• Support on delivery of a press conference to launch the programme, including preparation of a media deck and communications with spokespersons

• Work closely with the marketing team to design marketing materials for the programme including website content, EDM, social media, and partner announcements

Who you are

• 7+ years of related working experience

• Fluent in English and Mandarin

• Knowledge of Fintech subsectors and technologies

• Friendly and outgoing person who enjoys interacting with different stakeholders

• Self-motivated person, able to work independently, and a good team player

• React rapidly to situations and prioritise your workloads

• Strong organisational and detail-oriented

• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple tasks

• Experience working with startups and SMEs

• Interest in the latest innovation trends and technology, such as Web3, Metaverse, Crypto, and the digital economy

Abilities we are looking for

• Entrepreneurial mindset, understanding startup businesses, investments, and the Fintech industry would be a huge advantage

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experienced and confident at handling demanding stakeholders

• Programme or project management experience

• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment

• A confident relationship builder who can manage day-to-day conversations with stakeholders

• Experience with public speaking or giving presentations to stakeholders

• Strong administrative skills and an ability to meet deadlines