Dalio Family Office
SeniorProgramAssociate
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“Senior Program Associate at Dalio Family Office. Skills: strategic recommendations, philanthropic grantmaking, due diligence, relationship building, reporting, communication. support the senior staff in Dalio Philanthropies’ Singapore Office to advance philanthropic grantmaking in Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific region. engage with a variety of community partners and organizations working in in Singapore and across Asia”
What You'll Achieve.
advance philanthropic grantmaking in Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific region; develop objectives and KPIs for grants; assess progress; synthesize outputs and impact for senior staff and Dalio family members; report on those trends to philanthropic team and stakeholders; Strengthen the operational needs of Dalio Philanthropies
Industry & Context.
Ability to synthesize, report, and analyze information; Ability to manage and drive multiple initiatives to completion; work independently with excellent judgment and discretion
Willingness to travel in the Asia‑Pacific region up to 30% and occasionally to the U. S., Flexibility to join meetings across global time zones
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5 years’ experience, Bachelor's degree, Highly organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced family office, Proactive self-starter committed to excellence, Skilled in preparing clear, compelling reports and presentations, Low-ego team player willing to pitch in at all levels, Flexibility to join meetings across global time zones, Driven to achieve excellence – high standards and expectations, Highly organized and reliable, Ability to synthesize, report, and analyze information, Ability to manage and drive multiple initiatives to completion, Proven ability to handle confidential information, and work independently with excellent judgment and discretion, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment and be comfortable navigating ambiguity
Nice to Have
advanced degree or relevant oceans and/or immersive media experience preferred, Experience with family foundations and knowledge of U. S. IRS and/or Singaporean foundation regulations preferred
What You'll Do.
support the senior staff in Dalio Philanthropies’ Singapore Office to advance philanthropic grantmaking in Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific region
engage with a variety of community partners and organizations working in in Singapore and across Asia
work closely and collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders
Lead analysis and provide strategic recommendations to senior staff in the Singapore Office to build and evolve grantmaking strategies in the Asia-Pacific region
with a particular emphasis on oceans and immersive media
coordinate closely with Dalio Philanthropies’ non‑profit operating programs
ensuring strategic alignment
and clear execution across grantmaking and operating initiatives
Own due diligence on prospective grants
including framing key questions
synthesizing findings
decision‑ready recommendations for senior stakeholders
Build and maintain relationships with key grantees
regularly engaging with them to develop objectives and KPIs for grants and to assess progress
and synthesize outputs and impact for senior staff and Dalio family members
Conduct research and stay abreast of trends in philanthropy and the ocean sector and report on those trends to philanthropic team and stakeholders
Draft and shape high‑quality internal and external communications on key achievements and other impacts in Dalio Philanthropies
Strengthen the operational needs of Dalio Philanthropies and identify opportunities for improved processes and efficiency
Additional duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely and collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders; coordinate closely with Dalio Philanthropies’ non‑profit operating programs, ensuring strategic alignment, shared priorities, and clear execution across grantmaking and operating initiatives; Low-ego team player willing to pitch in at all levels
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication skills; Draft and shape high‑quality internal and external communications
Process & Methodology
manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced family office, drive multiple initiatives to completion
Full Job Description
Senior Program Associate Dalio Family Office Singapore Dalio Family Office Overview: The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family’s commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. This position will be based in our Singapore office. Position Summary: The Senior Program Associate will support the senior staff in Dalio Philanthropies’ Singapore Office to advance philanthropic grantmaking in Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific region. While the portfolio will emphasize grantmaking related to oceans and immersive media, the role will also engage with a variety of community partners and organizations working in in Singapore and across Asia. The Senior Program Associate will work closely and collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders, including a principal; Dalio Philanthropies’ ocean‑focused operating programs; and programmatic and operational teams based in the United States. Success in this role requires strong partnership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate a dynamic, globally connected philanthropic environment. Position Location: Singapore Role Responsibilities: Lead analysis and provide strategic recommendations to senior staff in the Singapore Office to build and evolve grantmaking strategies in the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular emphasis on oceans and immersive media Partner with senior program staff to coordinate closely with Dalio Philanthropies’ non‑profit operating programs, ensuring strategic alignment, shared priorities, and clear execution across grantmaking and operating initiatives. Own due diligence on prospective grants, includi
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