APAC Asset Management Growth Director

SEI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SEI seeks a senior business development director/relationship manager to originate opportunities with institutional investors and drive asset-management product distribution across APAC, starting in Singapore. The role focuses on cultivating relationships, delivering go-to-market plans, and expanding channels in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years in institutional asset management sales, a strong APAC network, and a proven ability to lead strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Strong existing APAC institutional investor network with a track record of winning new business.
• 10–15 years of experience in institutional asset management sales, business development, and relationship management.
• Buyer-centric mindset and passion for business development and relationship management.
• Excellent presentation, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop relationships with qualified institutional investors in Singapore and the APAC region.
• Achieve new business asset and revenue targets.
• Create, manage, and execute territory go-to-market and sales plans.
• Deliver high levels of activity to achieve goals.
• Clearly and effectively present SEI’s investment proposition.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to support growth.
• Keep current on market conditions, regulation, and SEI products and services, and communicate these effectively with clients where appropriate.
• Adhere to all relevant country requirements and compliance obligations, completing all necessary training within the required timeframe.
• Familiarize yourself with Financial Promotions regulations and ensure that all financial promotions materials used have gone through the appropriate compliance approval processes.
• The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record and established relationships in distributing asset management products and solutions to institutional investors across the region, ideally spanning long-only equity and factor- or quant-driven strategies; experience with liquid alternatives would be advantageous.
• Support other ad hoc projects as required.
• Maintain a good understanding of applicable policies, procedures, risk appetites, and tolerances relevant to your function or business unit, and consider current and potential risks when making or informing business decisions.

Skills

Institutional sales

Relationship management

Go-to-market strategy

Presentation skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

SEI seeks a senior business development director/relationship manager to originate opportunities with institutional investors and drive asset-management product distribution across APAC, starting in Singapore. The role focuses on cultivating relationships, delivering go-to-market plans, and expanding channels in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years in institutional asset management sales, a strong APAC network, and a proven ability to lead strategic initiatives