Job Description/Specification:
CFA Society Doha is a not-for-profit professional association for investment professionals in Qatar and a member of the CFA Institute Global Network of Societies. The Society promotes ethics, education, professional development and engagement across Qatar’s investment community.
Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Operations Coordinator to support the Society’s day-to-day operations, events, communications, governance and member engagement. The role requires presence in Doha and regular coordination with Board members, members, volunteers, sponsors, partners and external service providers.
As a member of a small team, you will work independently, manage several priorities at once, and play a visible role in the Society’s activities.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Administration
- Support CFA Institute and QFC reporting and compliance requirements.
- Maintain governance records, key deadlines and Society documentation.
- Coordinate Board meetings, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
- Support the AGM, elections and Board onboarding processes.
Events & Sponsorship
- Coordinate Society events from planning through execution.
- Manage venues, speakers, registrations, vendors and event logistics.
- Attend and support events on the ground in Doha.
- Maintain the annual events calendar and track event budgets and costs.
- Manage sponsor relationships and ensure sponsor commitments are delivered.
- Support post-event reporting and follow-up.
Membership, Volunteers & Communications
- Serve as a key point of contact for members, candidates and stakeholders.
- Support membership engagement and renewal initiatives.
- Coordinate volunteer committees and initiatives, including Women in Investment Management.
- Support university outreach, the CFA Institute Research Challenge and scholarship programs.
- Draft and distribute event invitations, announcements and newsletters.
- Draft, schedule and publish social media posts (e.g. LinkedIn), and maintain the Society’s website content and mailing lists.
- Ensure communications are professional and consistent with CFA Society Doha branding.
Financial & Operational Support
- Process vendor and supplier payments, and maintain receipts, payment records and supporting financial documentation.
- Work with the external auditor on the annual audit, preparing supporting documentation and responding to queries, and coordinate with the Society’s accountants and professional advisers.
- Support basic financial reporting and expense tracking.
- Maintain Society records, systems and key operational deadlines.
- Handle member data confidentially and in line with applicable data-protection requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communications or a related field.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in operations, events, communications, administration or a professional membership organization.
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with Salesforce, Constant Contact, website management or social media is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Discretion in handling confidential Board and member information.
- Must be based in Doha and available to attend Society events, including some evenings and occasional weekends.
What We Offer
- The chance to contribute to a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization advancing the investment profession in Qatar.
- Exposure to Qatar’s investment community and the global CFA Institute network.
Residency Requirement
Candidates must hold a valid Qatar residence permit. CFA Society Doha will not be providing visa sponsorship.
- CFA Society Doha is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.