Business Development Manager - US CPA

Topin Recruitment; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Topin Recruitment is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a US CPA qualification to grow professional advisory and wealth-related services across Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. You will build relationships with referral partners, present solutions, follow up on opportunities, and convert leads into long-term business relationships.

Candidates based in Hong Kong or Singapore are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid US CPA license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
• Promote services including family office, trust, wealth structuring and related advisory solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral partners such as banks, law firms, accounting firms and family offices.
• Conduct presentations to potential partners and clients and follow up on opportunities.
• Manage the full business development cycle from introduction to conversion.
• Develop strategic partnerships and referral channels in the region.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery.
• Monitor market trends and identify new commercial opportunities across Greater China and Southeast Asia.

Skills

Business development

Client-facing

Stakeholder pitches

Relationship management

Commercial negotiation

Independent working

Job description

About the RoleWe are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a US CPA qualification to develop and grow business across Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.The role will focus on promoting and selling professional advisory and wealth-related services, including family office, trust, structuring and related cross-border solutions. You will be responsible for building relationships with referral partners and potential clients, presenting solutions, following up on opportunities, and converting leads into long-term business relationships.Candidates based in Hong Kong or Singapore are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan
• Promote services including family office, trust, wealth structuring and related advisory solutions
• Build and maintain relationships with referral partners such as:
• Banks and private banks
• Law firms
• Accounting firms
• Family offices
• Corporate service providers
• High-net-worth client networks
• Conduct presentations and pitches to potential partners and clients
• Understand client needs and introduce suitable service solutions
• Follow up on leads, proposals and ongoing business opportunities
• Manage the full business development cycle from initial introduction to conversion
• Develop strategic partnerships and referral channels in the region
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and business partners
• Coordinate internally with professional and advisory teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and service delivery
• Monitor market trends and identify new commercial opportunities across Greater China and Southeast Asia

Qualifications

• Valid US CPA license is mandatory

Required Skills

• Strong business development, sales or client-facing experience
• Experience within family office, trust, wealth management, private banking, accounting, tax, corporate services or professional advisory services is highly preferred
• Strong network within banking, professional services, HNW/UHNW or wealth management sectors is an advantage
• Comfortable pitching to senior stakeholders and professional partners
• Strong follow-up, relationship management and commercial negotiation skills
• Able to work independently and develop new markets
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English required; Mandarin and/or Cantonese highly preferred
• Candidates currently based in Hong Kong or Singapore are preferred
• Willingness to travel across Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan when required

Preferred Skills

• We are particularly interested in someone who combines professional credibility with a strong commercial mindset — someone who can understand sophisticated client needs, confidently pitch solutions to banks and professional partners, and actively develop new business rather than focusing purely on accounting or technical work.