Manager, Charities (Mainland and Global Programmes - Impact Capital)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Division

The Charities and Community (C&C) Division manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement, and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust. C&C works with the Government, NGOs, and community partners to proactively identify root causes of social issues and address them through innovative approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The Department

This team contributes to the Institute of Philanthropy’s purpose of working towards the betterment of societies everywhere through impactful philanthropy, by exploring and demonstrating the potential of impact capital approaches in catalysing greater quantum and quality of capital for good. 

The Job

• Support end-to-end development of pilot projects (e.g., issue analysis, feasibility analysis and due diligence, design and development of financing instruments, financial modelling, impact measurement design, contract structuring and negotiation), and to compile the requisite materials for decision by the Board and Management.
• Build and manage relationship with stakeholders across public, private and philanthropic sectors, to support pilot project and field building activities in alignment with IoP’s goals. This includes establishing strong relations with external stakeholders, ranging from philanthropic funders, academic experts, policymakers, non-profit organisations, intermediaries, etc.
• Collaborate and build trust-based relationships within internal organisation, including but not limited to Investment Office, Finance, Legal, Procurement, to establish new processes and norms around managing new and diverse funding models for impact.
• Synthesise and support continuous learning across stakeholders, internally and externally, through the course of pilot project development and launch.
• Manage administrative processes, coordinate with relevant divisions in key processes including budget monitoring and reporting, vendor engagement and procurement, as well as communications and convenings.

About You

• Minimum five years of relevant work experience in grant-making, impact investing, private investments, or strategic partnership (e.g., private equity, venture capital), ideally with previous exposure or experience with international development, social impact measurement, or impact investment. 
• Strong analytical problem solving skills with the ability to effectively deconstruct issues based on quantitative and qualitative evidence gathering
• Strong financial modelling capabilities with the ability to assess impact and risk across a variety of project financing structures.
• Excellent communication skills (in English and Cantonese), with experience engaging internal and external partners on new and complex strategic topics.
• Demonstrated success working in high-pressure, complex, and evolving environments, while leading with enthusiasm and grace as part of a collaborative effort.
• Interest in the field of philanthropy, development, and economic policy; demonstrated passion for changing systems for the betterment of society.
• The highest personal and professional integrity.

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. 

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