Business Development Associate | Funds Management

Foundry Talent Partners; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to experienced distribution team

Training and development

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A leading fund manager is seeking a driven Business Development Associate to join its wholesale distribution team in Australia. This entry-point role offers hands-on experience and a clear pathway into a Business Development Manager position. Responsibilities include making outbound calls to financial advisers, supporting events, and maintaining CRM records. Ideal candidates will have client-facing experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in investments. Competitive salary with performance-based incentives is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing or phone-based role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with financial advisers and clients.
• Eagerness to learn about investment products.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to set meetings for the distribution team.
• Support distribution activities across various events.
• Maintain CRM records and assist with reporting.
• Build knowledge of investment products and the wholesale advice landscape.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Interest in investments

Career progression

Job description

Business Development Associate | Funds Management

A leading fund manager is seeking a driven Business Development Associate to join its wholesale distribution team. This is a rare entry point into funds management distribution, offering hands-on experience and a clear pathway into a Business Development Manager role.

The Role

As part of the distribution team, you’ll play a critical role in driving growth by:

• Making outbound calls to financial advisers, private wealth firms, and dealer groups to book meetings for the distribution team
• Supporting distribution activity across events, roadshows, and adviser engagement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and assisting with pipeline reporting
• Building your knowledge of investment products and the wholesale advice landscape

About You

We’re looking for someone commercially minded, resilient, and eager to build a career in funds management. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in a client-facing or phone-based role within wealth management, platforms, or financial services
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Energy, persistence, and a genuine interest in investments
• Ambition to progress into a BDM role

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to an experienced, high-performing distribution team
• Training and development to fast-track your progression into a Business Development Manager position
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• The chance to represent a highly regarded fund manager in one of the most attractive sectors of financial services