Associate, Business Development

Bridgewater Associates, LP; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 82,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier asset management firm in Singapore is seeking an Associate for Business Development to provide exceptional service to prospective investors. This role involves collaborating with Client Advisors, managing inquiries and operational tasks, and preparing for client interactions. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree. The compensation ranges from S$82,000 to S$169,000, inclusive of base salary and bonuses, with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and client service.

Benefits

Health insurance with 100% premiums paid

Paid time off including parental leave

Global telemedicine access

Company events and interest groups

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in communication and documentation.
• Experience in financial services is a plus.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin and Malay are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Client Advisors for operational support.
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients and prospects.
• Drive execution and manage projects across stakeholders.
• Ensure preparation for client interactions.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm focused on delivering unique insights and partnership for sophisticated global institutional investors.

Our investment process blends rigorous research and cutting‑edge technology to validate timeless investment principles.

Founded in 1975, we foster a culture of excellence, openness, transparency and inclusion.

About the Singapore Office

Our Singapore office launched in 2022 and employs approximately 20 people working closely with teams around the firm.

Client Service Department

The Client Service team builds and grows relationships with the world’s largest investors, supporting them with investment insights and portfolio construction.

Position: Associate, Business Development

The Associate acts as the “air traffic controller” of the team, ensuring prospective investors receive exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Client Advisors to understand marketing goals and translate the business plan into an organized operational cadence, including administrative and calendar support.
• Provide high‑quality, professional client service as the first point of contact for all incoming client/prospect inquiries via email or phone.
• Distill information and synthesize key points for the team and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate tasks, activities and collaboration sessions to meet client needs from visualization to scheduling.
• Drive execution, provide direction, and project‑manage initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Facilitate synchronization and communication across the team, tracking and reporting on status of key activities and maintaining knowledge repositories (e.g., CRM).
• Ensure team and stakeholders are prepared for all client/prospect interactions, including presentations, prep notes and technology.
• Coordinate logistics for clients and team, including travel strategy, events and presentation materials.
• Anticipate and resolve problems efficiently and independently.
• Collaborate with other teams on projects to improve departmental operations.

Candidate Profile

• Team player who can learn quickly and proactively seeks to improve efficiency and quality.
• Big‑picture thinker focused on the goal at hand, not just tasks.
• Distills information, prioritizes well and summarizes key points for senior leaders.
• Enjoys solving problems using logic and common sense to develop practical solutions.
• Can orchestrate and prioritize multiple activities while maintaining high quality work.
• Maintains a high standard for client/customer service and desires to help others.
• Anticipates the needs and concerns of others.
• Comfortable with interpersonal interactions and unafraid to engage with others.
• Values the pursuit of truth and excellence.
• Demonstrates innate curiosity and a tendency to thrive on learning new things.
• Dedicated to self‑improvement and improvement of others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• High proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel; comfort with learning new software.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record preferred.
• Experience in financial services or a professional business environment is a plus.
• Fluency in English and strong written communication skills required; communication with our Westport, CT, US office is regular.
• Reading and basic speaking in Mandarin preferred; conversational Malay is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Remote work flexibility available; most employees work on campus at least four days per week in the Singapore office located in the Central Business District.
• Occasional communication with the Westport, CT office may require calls or email outside standard hours, including early morning (7 am SGT) or late evening (8–10 pm SGT).
• Flexibility of working hours is required.

Compensation

• The wage range is S$82,000 – S$169,000, inclusive of base salary and discretionary bonus. Expected base salary is 70–90 % of this range.

Why Choose Bridgewater

• Ownership of team operations processes and cadences.
• Mentorship and leadership responsibilities to grow talent.
• Opportunities to grow across Bridgewater depending on strengths, weaknesses, and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including vision and dental coverage, with 100 % of premiums paid by Bridgewater.
• Global telemedicine access (24/7 licensed doctors).
• Paid time off, including fully paid parental leave and competitive PTO.
• An engaged community with company events, affinity networks and extracurricular interest groups.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bridgewater Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.