Assistant Director – Business Development (China)

BANJARAN ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to drive its growth strategy in China. The role focuses on capital raising, strategic partnerships, and maintaining relationships with Chinese investors and institutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in financial institutions, including 5 years in the China market, and must be fluent in both English and Mandarin. This role involves close collaboration with the internal investment team and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience within financial institutions, including at least 5 years in the China market.
• Prior experience in asset management is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in onshore China banking operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capital raising & investor development in the China market.
• Lead business development efforts targeting Chinese institutional and qualified investors.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of China-based investors for the firm’s funds and strategies.
• Support fundraising activities for new and existing funds with China exposure.
• Assist in initial and ongoing Customer Due Diligence processes.

Skills

Capital raising

Client Relationship Management

Fluency in Mandarin

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above from a leading university

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ROLE

Working closely with the business development team and is responsible for driving the firm’s growth strategy in China, with a primary focus on capital raising, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. The role serves as a key bridge between the firm and Chinese investors, institutions, and intermediaries, while working closely with internal investment, compliance, and investor relations teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capital raising & investor development in the China market.
• Lead business development efforts targeting Chinese institutional and qualified investors, including but not limited to: Asset managers, Family offices, Private banks, Insurance companies.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of China-based investors for the firm’s funds and strategies.
• Support fundraising activities for new and existing funds with China exposure.
• Client Relationship Management in China.
• Assist in initial and ongoing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes to fulfil Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/ Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & CAPABILITIES

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience within financial institutions, including at least 5 years in China market.
• Bachelor’s degree or above from a leading university.
• Prior experience in asset management is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken, is required.
• Prior experience in onshore China banking operations is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• CMFAS qualification will be required.