Associate Director, Fund Administration, Business Development, Fund Services

CLSA Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced business development professional to build client networks in the fund industry across APAC. You will drive growth by identifying prospects, expanding relationships, and cultivating a robust pipeline across multiple fund types.

The role requires strong sales and relationship skills, a strategic mindset, and fluency in English and Chinese to effectively interact with our Beijing headquarters.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in fund, financial solutions, or corporate solutions in Singapore.
• Experience in client services or relationship management.
• Existing network of third party influencers and business contacts preferred.
• Knowledge of Singapore VCC and offshore funds markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Locate and identify potential clients within the fund industry.
• Contribute to new client acquisitions and increase revenue in APAC.
• Develop and establish business development growth strategies across APAC for fund clients.
• Collaborate with management to update new products and market trends.
• Develop and manage a network of third party influencers and business contacts.
• Build, manage and progress a pipeline of new business opportunities.

Skills

Client acquisition

Relationship management

Sales skills

Strategic thinking

Networking

Bilingual English/Chinese

Singapore market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Locate and identify potential clients within the fund industry.
• Contribute to new client acquisitions and increase revenue in APAC.
• Develop a strong pipeline of profitable opportunities across the region that align to clients’ needs across Private Equity, Real Estate Funds, Private Credit Funds and Hedge Funds.
• Develop and establish business development growth strategies.
• Collaborate with management team to update new products and market trends.
• Develop and manage a network of third party influencers and business contacts.
• Build, manage and progress a pipeline of new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business or a related discipline
• 7+ years’ relevant experience in fund, financial solutions and corporate solutions, ideally with an established fund administrator, financial service provider, asset management firm or securities services provider in Singapore.
• Experience in client services or relationship management function.
• Existing network of third party influencers and business contacts preferred.
• Knowledge of financial market including Singapore VCC and offshore funds markets.
• Strong self-confidence, strategic mind to lead and/or contribute to discussion with all type of stakeholders at various seniority levels.
• Demonstrated sales skills and ability to deliver on targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese as this role is required to frequently communicate with the stakeholders in our headquarters in Beijing, China, whose official language is Chinese.
• Prior work experience with a Chinese company is a plus.