Operations Manager

About CFA Society Doha

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.

Pay: QAR4,500.00 - QAR6,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Will you require visa sponsorship? (CFA Society Doha will not be providing visa sponsorship)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Doha (Doha)