The Owners Forum is a network of leading international family businesses. The members of our network are among the most important companies in their respective countries and are represented by their owners.
Around six times a year, the members of our network come together for forums and dinner in international business hubs and places like Bali, London, New York, Paris, Rome, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Seoul or Tel Aviv. In addition to issues relating to family entrepreneurship, where they share best practices, success stories and lessons learned, the forum takes a look at global economic, social and cultural topics and promotes personal and business exchange.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a full or part-time time Head of Programme & Research (all genders).
Start Date: immediately
Background
• Bachelor degree in business, economics or business journalism or a master degree with a management focus (e. g. MBA)
• 3-5+ years of work experience as an Executive Assistant, Management Consultant to a C-Level Executive, Business Journalist, Senior Researcher or similar position ideally in a fast-paced start-up environment
• English native or C2 level
Skills
• Excellent research skills
• Interest in global business & management topics especially in the context of global family businesses
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• High affinity for economic and financial data
• High level of discretion
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a proactive entrepreneurial attitude
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both spoken and written
• Documentation skills and the ability to transfer know-how and information
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders from a wide range of cultural and professional background
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications, knowledge of leading digital CRM platforms e.g. Salesforce is an advantage
Your Tasks
• Senior leadership responsibility for 3 key areas within The Owners Forum, working closely with our two founders as well as senior project managers for each geographic region
1. Programme Creation
• Thematic development of relevant sessions and detailed research on a variety of topics including family business governance, technology and industry and geopolitical, social and impact investing themes.
• Research of relevant speakers for our forums, external as well as from within our group of members
• Preparation calls for sessions with staff members and the speakers, documentation of preparation calls, initiating and following up next steps
• Content preparation of the forum sessions – developing short briefings and potential questions for the moderators for each session
• Strong coordination with project managers regarding project management timings and forum deadlines
2. Member Network & Business Intelligence
• Development of deep know-how of all member companies in regards to their business segments and international expansion & investment strategies.
• Development of deep know-how of all member main representatives, their board affiliations and philanthropic engagements as well as their personal areas of interest.
• Coordination of match-making within the network and with other stakeholders
• Innovation and further development of match-making systems for our network especially with the use of digital solutions.
3. External Research
• Coordination of research and due diligence on potential new members
• Briefing with founders and team members and presentation of research results and recommendations
• Further development of existing due diligence structures and guidelines
Our Offer:
• A high degree of personal responsibility and co-determination
• Flexible working hours and remote working
• A dynamic work environment
• Short communication channels
• An open feedback culture
• A modern office in the middle of Berlin Kreuzberg
• Apple device (laptop) is provided
• An open-ended employment contract and 30 days of vacation
Please address your application (CV & letter of motivation) with the subject Head of Programme & Research to:
Ms. Andreea Cutean / The Owners Forum / bewerbung@ownersforum.de
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of our tendering channels, we ask for your help. In your application, please tell us on which job posting portal you found our job posting. This information has no effect on the application process.
For further questions please contact:
Ms. Ana Delgado Serrano, HR
E-Mail: bewerbung@ownersforum.de
Phone: +49 30 609895553
