Business Development Manager - Financial Services

On behalf of one of its clients in Wealth and Fund management activities, the French Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

Business Origination, Networking and Opportunity Identification:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with fund managers, wealth managers and family offices seeking regulatory hosting and support solutions
• Demonstrate strong network and utilize your networks across APAC to identify new opportunities, diversify revenue channels, and capture new client segments.

Client Solutions:

• Understand the company's industry and ecosystem thoroughly, identify external collaboration partners and business opportunities and deliver innovative business solutions to clients.

Revenue Pipeline Management:

• Proactively build and maintain a robust new revenue pipeline, showcasing quarterly growth.

Activity and Progress Management:

• Develop a business development plan and maintain a high level of activity with meaningful progress, including making calls, scheduling meetings, defining next steps, and following up promptly.

Sales Quota Achievement:

• Meet or exceed sales quota goals and objectives consistently.

Industry Representation:

• Actively participate in industry panels, conferences and networking events to build relationships, stay informed on market trends, and enhance the company's visibility within the community.

Marketing Support:

• Collaborate internally to develop promotional materials, campaigns and event strategies.
• Contribute to brand visibility and lead generation efforts through active input on marketing initiatives.

Market Intelligence

• Stay updated on regulatory changes, market developments and competitor offerings to identify new opportunities

Brand Ambassadorship:

• Act as a brand ambassador in all client interactions, consistently embodying the company's values and commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in Business Development, Campaign Management, or Product Management within the corporate and fund & wealth service industry, preferably in both B2C and B2B setups.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field is preferred, or relevant coursework in these areas.

Industry Expertise:

• Demonstrated expertise in Alternative Funds and Structured & Wealth Products, with a deep understanding of market dynamics.
• Strong understanding of CMS licensing and MAS regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with fund structures, investment vehicles and tax regimes will be a plus.

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas effectively. Fluency in English is a must, ideally also in Chinese (Mandarin) to engage Mandarin-speaking clients.

Organizational Skills:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details, capable of managing multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Work Style:

• Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Think out of the box and entrepreneurial mind are key to be successful in this position