Job Description
Job Title: Research Assistant (AIDF)
Posting Start Date: 26/02/2026
About NUS AIDF
The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS), focused on digital finance, fintech innovation, and artificial intelligence for financial services. AIDF works closely with regulators, industry leaders, and academic partners to drive research, education, and ecosystem development across Asia and beyond.
This position will support AIDF's Industry Engagement initiatives, including our education programmes and selected research translation and commercialisation efforts. The role sits at the intersection of research, and business development, contributing to market outreach, stakeholder engagement, and programme growth.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Research Assistant who is interested in gaining hands-on exposure to ecosystem engagement, and pre-enrolment advisory support within a leading university environment.
Job Description
Marketing & Communications Support
Support the development of programme marketing materials, including website content, brochures, newsletters, and event communications
Assist in drafting, editing, and publishing content across digital channels such as LinkedIn, email campaigns, and social platforms
Coordinate content calendars, posting schedules, and basic performance tracking
Support the preparation of thought leadership and faculty or student spotlight materials
Outreach & Business Development Support
Support engagement with prospective participants, industry partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
Assist in organising and promoting events, webinars, masterclasses, and company visits
Conduct partnership research and outreach to organisations, associations, and professional networks
Maintain contact lists and CRM records, and support follow-ups with partners and prospects
Assist with preparation of proposals, briefing decks, and materials for external engagements
Pre-Enrolment & Advisory Support
Serve as a first point of contact for programme enquiries and prospective participants
Provide timely responses to enquiries and share relevant programme information and materials
Support initial qualification and needs assessment of prospective participants
Assist with scheduling consultations, tracking engagement progress, and maintaining pipeline records
Prepare customised information packs, presentations, and proposals to support participant or partner discussions
Work closely with the admissions and marketing leads to nurture interest and support enrolment conversion
Research & Market Intelligence Support
Conduct desk research on industry trends, competitors, institutions, and executive education offerings related to AI, digital transformation, and fintech
Compile market insights to inform marketing strategies and partnership development
Support internal teams with background research for presentations and programme positioning
Assist in preparing bilingual or cross-market materials where required
Administrative & Project Support
Provide coordination support for outreach and programme-related projects
Track campaign metrics, engagement outcomes, and simple reporting
Support documentation, scheduling, and meeting coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Assist with general operational tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing final year) in business, communications, marketing, economics, public policy, or related disciplines
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Good writing ability and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
Comfortable interacting with external stakeholders and prospective participants
Interest in AI, digital transformation, fintech, or executive education
Preferred Qualifications
Prior internship or experience in marketing, business development, or client-facing roles (including sales or pre-sales support) is advantageous.
Familiarity with digital marketing tools or social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, email marketing systems, Canva, basic analytics)
Experience handling enquiries or supporting customer or participant engagement
Comfortable conducting desk research and synthesising information into concise summaries
Experience supporting events or stakeholder engagement activities
Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders
Bilingual capability (Mandarin or other regional languages) is advantageous
Why This Role
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, industry leaders, and senior executives, while gaining hands-on experience in marketing, partnerships, admissions advisory, and programme development within a top global university.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Asian Institute of Digital Finance
Department : FinTech Research
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 31897
