Careers

Business Leaders Group (BLG)
About Business Leaders Group

Our division engages and collaborates with Prominent Business Leaders (PBLs), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and local ‘Young Business Leaders’ (YBLs) in Business China’s network. We also organise the annual ‘Advanced Leaders Programme’ (ALP) which is an apex programme targeting the next generation of business leaders and senior public officers.

This role brings opportunities to engage with a diverse set of exceptionally talented leaders across various industries, from financial, investment, supply chain to cutting-edge technology like AI and biotech, etc. You will be involved in planning and organising a variety of engagement activities, especially fund raising for Business China.

FutureChina (FC)
About FutureChina

The FutureChina (FC) division focuses on trend watching, topical studies and content curation on China’s economy and international relations with Singapore and other countries. It is in charge of curating and delivering the Business China’s annual flagship event – the FutureChina Global Forum (FCGF), an international platform for business leaders and experts to share their geopolitical and economics views and assessments regarding China. The team is also responsible for the Business China Award, which aims to honour outstanding individuals and enterprises for their contributions to Singapore-China relations.

The FC division maintains a strong corporate and government network in Singapore and the region and brings in exclusive value & China’s insights to Business China’s corporate members. The team also conceptualises and implements programmes helmed by Political Office Holders (POHs) and prominent business leaders.

This role allows you to be in the thick of exciting research, analysis and discussions on the current and future developmental trajectory, economic and business trends in China, and with China and Chinese businesses in other countries.

1. Manager/Senior Manager, FutureChina

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and manage the implementation of FC programmes
  2. Research and curate content for the various programmes
  3. Identify, cultivate and secure potential partners and sponsors for programmes
  4. Drive business development, recruitment and marketing of assigned programmes and events
  5. Engage partners for current and new programmes
  6. Drive the corporate membership strategies and implementation
  7. Create overseas engagement opportunities and events to value-add to Singapore-based companies, corporate members and young working adults
  8. Any other tasks, duties or responsibilities designated by Director or CEO
Qualifications & Requirements:
  1. Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin – written and verbal communication skills
  2. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Degree in Business, Marketing, Chinese Studies, Social Science, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or other relevant disciplines
  3. Good knowledge and interest in China and International relations
  4. At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience or at least 2 years of working experience in research, China-related work and events management, such as organising forums
  5. This is an individual contributor role, although you may lead project teams. Being a self-starter is essential, especially stakeholder/partner engagement/management
  6. Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs are welcome to apply
About Go East

You(th) are the future

With the rapid changes in China and the world, it is essential for the younger generation to have a global perspective. While we look at the West, we should also have a balanced view by looking to the East, to find the bridge between the two worlds.

The Go East (GE) division (东游记), which literally means “A Journey to the East” in Chinese, is established under Business China to drive this purpose. We develop and execute programmes to nurture a group of Singapore-China savvy talents, by building a unique platform for our youths to enhance their bilingual skills, understand the latest development and trends in China, and develop deeper links between Singapore and China, and beyond. This role will allow you to directly participate in fostering stronger bilingual, bicultural and international mindset and skills amongst our youths.   

We work closely with partners including Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), organisations and passionate individuals who share the same objectives of creating opportunities for our youths.  

Embark on the Journey to the East with us today, Business China’s Go East team awaits you!

1. Assistant Manager/Manager YES, Go East

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. Oversee the entire lifecycle and all aspects of the Youth Interns Exchange Scheme (YES) program, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for interns.
  2. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with local and international organisations to facilitate internship opportunities for participants.
  3. Collaborate with educational institutions and industry partners to align internship opportunities with the academic and professional goals of participants.
  4. Monitor and evaluate the success of the internship program and keep abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance the program’s relevance and impact.
  5. Work closely with the communications team to promote the Internship Exchange scheme and engage stakeholders through various channels.
  6. Address and resolve any challenges or concerns raised by interns, partner organizations, or other stakeholders promptly and professionally.
  7. Prepare regular updates and reports for senior management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  1. Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin – written and verbal communication skills.
  2. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Degree in Business, Marketing, Chinese Studies, Social Science, International Relations, or other relevant disciplines.
  3. Good knowledge and interest in China and International relations.
  4. At least 3-10 years of relevant working experience or at least 2 years of working experience in events management, such as organizing conferences, forums, and webinars.
  5. Experience in organising youth development programmes/activities would be advantageous.
  6. This is an individual contributor role, although you may lead project teams. Being a self-starter is essential.
  7. Having a passion for youth development programmes/activities would be highly advantageous.
  8. Familiar with Photoshop, Canvas, or other EDM software(s), would be advantageous but not a must.
  9. Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs are welcome to apply.

2. Assistant Manager/Manager BCYK, Go East

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. Design, planning, implementation of Business China Youth Knowledge (BCYK) programme with reference to the objectives. This includes the programme structure, compulsory and elective modules and certification process.
  2. Liaise with content providers to ensure consistency and accuracy in the quality of their work and be the gatekeeper for the contents for both the compulsory modules and the elective modules.
  3. Take direct charge of some of the modules such as corporate visits and dialogue sessions with industry experts. This includes liaising with schools to organise and run the events and coordinating with different corporations and organisations and industry experts.
  4. Review the programme on a regular basis to make sure that it remains updated and relevant to the times, which includes planning and conducting surveys and checks to improve the quality and effectiveness of the various modules and analysing feedback on various modules.
  5. Oversee the production of publicity materials and event collaterals.
  6. Prepare regular updates and reports for senior management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  1. Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin – written and verbal communication skills.
  2. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Degree in Business, Marketing, Chinese Studies, Social Science, International Relations, or other relevant disciplines.
  3. Good knowledge and interest in China and International relations.
  4. At least 3-10 years of relevant working experience or at least 2 years of working experience in events management, such as organizing conferences, forums, and webinars.
  5. Experience in organising youth development programmes/activities would be advantageous.
  6. This is an individual contributor role, although you may lead project teams. Being a self-starter is essential.
  7. Having a passion for youth development programmes/activities would be highly advantageous.
  8. Familiar with Photoshop, Canvas, or other EDM software(s), would be advantageous but not a must.
  9. Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs are welcome to apply.

IT

The Communication & Engagement division in Business China (BC) is responsible for public relations, communications, marketing, events organisation, recruitment and engagement of members within the organisation. It works closely with and supports the other programme and corporate divisions of Business China, so that Business China may execute its programmes and activities well.

Membership

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Associate/AM/M of Membership and Marketing to drive our membership growth and enhance our marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in membership engagement, strategic marketing, and content development, with a proven track record of executing successful membership campaigns and marketing strategies.

1. Senior Associate/Assistant Manager/Manager, Membership and Marketing
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. Managing and updating member databases
  2. Engaging key members on a regular basis
  3. Developing and implementing membership recruitment and retention strategies
  4. Preparing reports on membership statistics and trends
  5. Assisting with the creation and distribution of member communications such as newsletters, emails, and promotional materials
  6. Maintaining knowledge of current industry trends and competitor offerings to help shape the organization’s membership packages
  7. Handling member payment and billing issues
  8. Assisting with marketing collaterals /design /videos /photos /copywriting
Qualifications & Requirements:
  1. Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin – written and verbal communication skills.
  2. Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Degree in Mass/Strategic Communications, Journalism, or other relevant disciplines.
  3. Good knowledge and interest in China and International relations
  4. At least 3-5 years of relevant experience
  5. This is an individual contributor role, although you may lead project teams. Being a self-starter is essential, especially stakeholder/partner engagement/management.
  6. Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs are welcome to apply.
IT
About Corporate Services, IT

The Corporate Services, IT division strives to ensure smooth operation, security, and strategic development of the Business China’s information technology infrastructure. We manage IT operations, enforce compliance, and drive digital transformation in collaboration with outsourced service providers. Our focus is on optimising productivity, enhancing security, and aligning IT policies with organisational needs. Join us to contribute to IT strategy, innovation, and operational excellence.

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on IT Specialist to manage and support IT operations in collaboration with our outsourced IT service provider. This 3-day work week contract role is ideal for candidates who enjoy both strategic coordination and hands-on technical support.

1. IT Specialist (Contract), Corporate Services, IT

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. IT Policy Compliance & Governance
    • Implement and enforce IT policies, ensuring compliance with security standards and data protection regulations.
    • Develop and maintain a data storage and housekeeping strategy aligned with the company’s Data Retention Policy.
    • Assess IT infrastructure security and recommend improvements.
    • Assist in IT security audits.
    • Ensure compliance with PDPA regulations.
  2. IT Coordination & Vendor Management
    • Serve as the primary liaison between the company and the outsourced IT provider for all
  3. IT-related matters
    • Manage new laptop setups, staff offboarding procedures, and IT training sessions.
    • Oversee ad hoc IT projects, including USB whitelisting, wireless router upgrades, and server upgrades.
    • Address and coordinate responses to IT security breaches and incidents.
  4. IT Productivity & System Improvements
    • Maximize the use of Microsoft 365 features to enhance workplace productivity.
    • Support the implementation of new IT systems and explore automation opportunities to improve efficiency in office workflows.
  5. Technical Support & IT Operations
    • Provide basic technical support, including setting up AV equipment for meetings and assisting staff with minor IT issues.
    • Maintain an inventory of laptops, ensuring sufficient stock and managing the phased disposal of outdated devices.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  1. Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  2. Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in IT coordination, IT support, or IT governance.
  3. Strong understanding of IT security principles, infrastructure setup, and data protection regulations (e.g., PDPA).
  4. Experience working with outsourced IT vendors and managing IT service contracts.
  5. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including administration and productivity tools.
  6. Knowledge of IT asset management and inventory tracking.
  7. Strong troubleshooting skills for minor IT issues and AV setup.
  8. Ability to work independently and take initiative in improving IT processes.
  9. Strong communication and organisational skills.
  10. Singapore Citizens and PRs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note:
May to Aug Internship Cycle: Applications run from 1 Jan to 31 March
Sep to Feb Internship Cycle: Applications run from 1 May to 31 July

Internship

1. Intern, Business Leaders Group
Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Assist and support the department in research, translating and checking of content.
  2. Drafting of speeches, notes of meeting, emails, and other administrative work.
  3. Supporting logistical arrangements for events/activities including, and not limiting to designing of publicity materials, copywriting and writing event reports.
  4. Conduct research and drafting reports on topics required by the team and management.
  5. Able to translate from English to Chinese and vice versa.
  6. Supporting the execution of the events, webinars and meetings.
Requirements:
  1. Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin in written and verbal communication.
  2. Good knowledge and interest in China and international relations.
  3. Being a self-starter with a positive attitude is essential.
  4. Singapore Citizens/PRs may apply.
2. Intern, FutureChina
Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Develop programmes and their contents for the company, that is, FutureChina Global Forum.
  2. Liaise with partners with regard to the event and logistical arrangements for the various programmes. Partners include hotels, various vendors, management companies, design vendors, photography vendors, printing vendors and so on.
  3. Perform administrative work when engaging various vendors (Purchase Requisition Forms or PRFs, ITQ, quotations, invoices etc).
  4. Preparing admin programmes for Board of Directors when they attend any of our events.
  5. Design and create EDMs for events.
  6. Prepare emcee scripts and being emcee for BC events.
  7. Conduct research on the latest trends and topics for programme development.
  8. Collate RSVPs from participants and process their registration to various events. This includes getting their information and other relevant documents.
  9. Translate programme contents, such as synopsis, speakers’ biography and titles.
  10. Any other tasks, duties or responsibilities designated by the Manager or Director.
Requirements:
  1. Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin in written and verbal communication.
  2. Good knowledge and interest in China and international relations.
  3. Being a self-starter with a positive attitude is essential.
  4. Singapore Citizens/PRs may apply.
3. Intern, Go East
Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Support and assist the team in developing and implementing programmes and activities for youths.
  2. Coordinate, prepare, organise, and execute programmes for China and Singapore such as immersion trips, internships, exchange programmes and local learning journey for youth.
  3. Provide support and guidance to youth members.
  4. Ensure all operations adhere to organisational & functional policy & SOPs and records & reports are up-to-date, accurate and properly maintained.
Requirements:
  1. Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin in written and verbal communication.
  2. Knowledge and interest in Singapore–China developments and passionate about youth development programmes and activities.
  3. Familiarity with software applications/online applications – MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Photoshop, Canva, and other EDM software/app will be an advantage.
  4. Being a self-starter with a positive attitude is essential.
  5. Singapore Citizens/PRs may apply.
4. Intern, Communications & Engagement
Strategic Communications Division

The Strategic Communications division is responsible for the following

  • Managing all external-facing communications, including but not limited to, the Business China website, digital marketing efforts, and organic content on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Monitoring/managing media coverage on Business China (BC) events and related news together with a PR agency.
  • Supporting the production of content such as event/corporate videos and collateral materials with partner vendors.
  • Ensuring that all communications are in line with BC’s brand guidelines (including fonts, tone of voice, colours, etc).
Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. Assist with translation, proofreading, and writing in both English and Chinese.
  2. Support the creation of marketing materials, such as key visuals, videos, eDMs, banners, event backdrops, publications, etc for BC and BC events.
  3. Support day-to-day admin duties of the division.
  4. Support BC’s programme teams’ at events, including but not limited to media liaison, photography, videography, and rehearsals.
  5. Any other tasks, duties or responsibilities designated by the Manager/Assistant Manager.
Requirements:
  1. Effectively strong in English and Chinese – verbal, written, and reading.
  2. Meticulous and having an eye for detail.
  3. Interest in China and international relations will be an advantage.
  4. Being a self-starter with a positive attitude is essential.
  5. Comfortable with MS Office, Photoshop, Canva, other graphic design, and video production software/apps will be an advantage.
  6. Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs are welcome to apply.

Contact Us

For all other general enquiries on Careers @ Business China, please email us at hr@businesschina.org.sg. Thank you.