Business Development Executive

KENSINGTON TRUST SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensington Trust Singapore Limited is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to support our Director, Head of Client Relationship. You will identify market opportunities and build relationships with clients in the financial services sector to provide trust and fiduciary services.

You will assist in preparing presentations, pitches, and marketing materials, collaborate with compliance on onboarding, and help drive cross-selling of trustee and corporate services while delivering excellent

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years in financial services in business development, client service or onboarding.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin a bonus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently.
• Risk awareness and sensitivity to data handling.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in high-net-worth and financial services sectors.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, pitches, and marketing material.
• Support onboarding and compliance collaboration with internal teams.
• Manage client relationships and respond to day-to-day inquiries.
• Cross-sell services including trustee and corporate services.

Skills

Business development

Client service

Onboarding

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Risk awareness

Education

Diploma in any related field

Job description

Your Next Opportunity

We are looking for a driven Business Development Executive to support our Director, Head of Client Relationship. This role is pivotal in supporting the business development initiatives; identifying market opportunities and building relationships with clients in the financial services sectors to provide trust and fiduciary services.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Business Development

• Support the Director, Head of Client Relationship in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the high-net-worth, tax, legal, private bank, and financial services sectors
• Assist the Director, Head of Client Relationship in all aspects of client service and administrative support
• Support projects around company initiatives on business development
• Assist in preparing and delivering presentations, proposals, and pitches to prospective clients, with a focus on promoting the company's trust and fiduciary business
• Prepare presentation decks and marketing material for client presentation
• Identify cross-selling opportunities for existing clients, leveraging the company's full suite of services, including trustee and corporate services
• Serve as the primary client-facing representative for ongoing support to intermediaries, addressing day-to-day inquiries and maintaining strong client relationships

Onboarding

• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver on client requests and ensure excellent client experience when onboarding clients or intermediaries
• Work closely with compliance on onboarding new clients, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are completed efficiently

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Diploma in any related field

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in the financial services sector in the roles of either business development, client service roles, onboarding, or similar
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for a more senior position, compensation will commensurate accordingly with relevant experience in the role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English, and Mandarin will be a bonus
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, pro-active team player and able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple client cases and business development initiatives simultaneously
• Highly proactive and diligent in follow up and follow through, with a client-centric mentality
• General sense of risk awareness. Risk conscious with emphasis on sensitive data sharing
• Experience and understanding of trust structures, fiduciary duties, and corporate governance is a bonus (but not mandatory)

Traits

• Growth-Oriented: Possess a strong drive to proactively identify new opportunities and achieve revenue targets.
• Relationship-Driven: Strong interpersonal skills used to build trust, ensure client satisfaction, and maximise cross-selling opportunities.

What We Offer

• Professional Growth - We value commitment and provide opportunities for professional development, industry exposure and professional memberships.
• Competitive Compensation - Structured salary package with annual reviews, discretionary performance bonuses and a fixed bonus.
• Flexible Work - Hybrid model with remote options giving you autonomy while ensuring productivity

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.