Business Development Director - Corporate Services

EQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension

Private health and dental

Life assurance

25 days leave plus holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking an accomplished business development leader to grow our client base within asset management and private equity. You will drive growth, nurture relationships, and position IQ-EQ as a trusted partner in client success stories.

This role blends leadership, strategy, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional exposure across the globe. You will engage at executive levels, shape strategic proposals, and lead teams to deliver bespoke solutions that align

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development or client relationship roles in financial services.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and close high-value deals.
• Strong leadership with ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, modelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for C-suite audiences.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, data-driven environments focused on outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships at executive and operational levels with prospects and develop a clear understanding of their goals.
• Act as primary contact for prospect relationships across C-suite and key decision-makers.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and provide feedback to internal teams on product and market needs.
• Lead creation of prospect-specific value propositions and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams in proposals and presentations showcasing IQ-EQ capabilities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and maintain CRM records.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Strategic initiatives

Leadership

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

Job description

Company Description

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

This position will be at the forefront of driving growth and nurturing relationships with existing prospects. You'll lead strategic initiatives, forge meaningful connections, and position IQEQ as a trusted partner in our clients' success stories. This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, strategy, and hands-on execution, ideal for a visionary who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• You'll cultivate relationships at the executive and operational levels with prospects, becoming an expert on their organizational structure and strategic goals; and develop a clear understanding of the political and business landscape of prospects to ensure optimal engagement
• You'll act as the primary point of contact for prospect relationships, continuously broadening engagement across C-suite and other key decision-makers, while ensuring alignment with the prospect's strategic goals, offering tailored solutions and positioning IQEQ as integral to their business model
• You'll stay ahead of industry trends and competitors to adapt strategies that ensure long-term client retention and growth, and provide feedback to internal teams on product functionality and market trends to drive continuous innovation
• You'll lead the creation of a prospect-specific value proposition that differentiates IQEQ in a competitive marketplace, and collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver bespoke solutions that meet client needs, and leverage IQEQ's global network to create a holistic and comprehensive strategy for client engagement
• You'll lead cross-functional teams in the preparation of proposals and presentations that showcase IQEQ's capabilities and expertise
• You'll coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and alignment on prospect strategies, and maintain up-to-date records of all prospect activities and engagements through our CRM system

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance and etc
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all statutory public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave, education leave and etc
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangement

Qualifications

• You will have a proven track record of 10+ years' success in business development, client relationship management, or similar roles within financial services, private equity, or asset management
• You will have demonstrated the ability to drive strategic initiatives and close high-value deals, supported by a deep understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscapes
• You will have exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• You will have strong financial acumen, including experience in P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to develop compelling narratives and present complex solutions persuasively to clients and senior stakeholders
• You will be comfortable working in fast-paced, data-driven environments, demonstrating a strong focus on innovation, commercial outcomes, and delivering measurable results

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve - whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning