Coordinator, Events

ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally. With over 90,000 members across 180 jurisdictions, ACAMS is committed to the mission of ending financial crime through the provision of anti-money laundering/counterterrorism-financing and sanctions knowledge-sharing, thought leadership, risk-mitigation services, ESG initiatives, and platforms for public-private dialogue. The association’s CAMS certification is the gold-standard qualification for AFC professionals, while the CGSS certification is its premier specialist qualification for sanctions professionals. ACAMS’ 60 Chapters globally further amplify the association’s mission through training and networking initiatives. Visit acams.org for more information.

This position will work in close collaboration with the AML Director and members of the ACAMS’ events team both in Asia, London and the Head Office team based in Miami, USA in organising APAC conferences, symposia, webinars, networking sessions and training activities. The position will also provide support breakfast briefings and after-work knowledge sessions, as required.

JOB DUTIES – will include but not be limited to:

• Coordinate all events run by ACAMS APAC including the management of all venue bookings, event set-up logistics, delivery of presentation materials and liaison with venue management personnel.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Head Office events staff in the planning and logistics of the annual ACAMS APAC Conference.
• Assist with the event speaker engagement process, development of the events programme, work with speakers for profiles and manage speaker travel and accommodation.
• Work with sponsors and provide on-site assistance and manage queries from exhibitors.
• Engage in clear, consistent and professional communications with ACAMS members, potential speakers and trainers, along with other ACAMS staff members involved with events.
• Provide support to the AML Director at events and training activities, including attendance at events organised in APAC.
  
  

JOB DUTIES – Other:

• Working closely with the AML Director and other members of ACAMS APAC and undertake such other related tasks as required. Completes other duties as assigned.
• Previous events management experience.
• Passionate about events and a desire to develop event career as company expands its event portfolio.
• Highly organized with excellent administration and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure to meet event deadlines - Articulate, effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a small team but also independently, as required.
• Hands on flexible approach with good work ethic - Ability to multi-task and have strong relationship building skills.
• Comfortable with MS Office Suite.
• Travel is necessary for this position and requires a valid passport.
• Ability to work flexible hours (outside of normal work hours)
• Ability to speak a second language spoken in Asia an asset.
• Degree level of education (or equivalent) ideal.
  
  

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