Business Development Manager

USMART SECURITIES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

USMART SECURITIES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. seeks a Business Development Manager / Senior Manager (Asset Management) to drive growth of our MAS-licensed asset management ecosystem in Singapore.

You will onboard licensed fund managers and asset managers, enabling distribution of investment strategies via an open platform and managing end-to-end onboarding lifecycle. This role supports expansion of our fintech and brokerage platform, spanning institutional asset management and wealth management in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• 5+ years in asset management, wealth management, fintech, or brokerage sales/business development.
• Strong network in Singapore asset management/fund management.
• Solid knowledge of DA, CIS, unit trusts and investment product structures.
• Familiarity with MAS regulatory framework and compliance requirements.
• Experience in product/platform business development is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, communication and project-management skills.
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial and results-oriented in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with MAS-licensed asset management companies, fund managers, and institutional partners.
• Drive acquisition and onboarding of asset managers to list and distribute DA, CIS, and unit trust strategies.
• Manage full business development lifecycle, including prospecting, pitching, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Coordinate with compliance, operations, product, and technology teams on due diligence, regulatory review, and system integration.
• Ensure successful strategy onboarding, platform listing, and post-launch operational support.
• Monitor Singapore asset management industry trends, MAS regulatory updates, and competitive landscape.
• Provide strategic insights to support platform growth and ecosystem development.

Skills

Asset management experience

Stakeholder management

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager / Senior Manager (Asset Management, FinTech / Brokerage)

Job Description

We are seeking a Business Development Manager / Senior Manager (Asset Management) to drive growth of our MAS-licensed asset management ecosystem in Singapore . The role focuses on onboarding licensed fund management companies and asset managers , enabling them to distribute and publish investment strategies via an open platform , and managing the full end-to-end onboarding lifecycle.

This role sits within a fast-growing fintech and brokerage platform , supporting expansion of our institutional asset management and wealth management business in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with MAS-licensed asset management companies, fund managers, and institutional partners
• Drive acquisition and onboarding of asset managers to list and distribute Discretionary Accounts (DA), collective investment schemes (CIS), and unit trust strategies
• Manage full business development lifecycle , including prospecting, pitching, negotiation, and contract execution
• Coordinate with compliance, operations, product, and technology teams on due diligence, regulatory review, and system integration
• Ensure successful strategy onboarding, platform listing, and post-launch operational support
• Monitor Singapore asset management industry trends, MAS regulatory updates, and competitive landscape
• Provide strategic insights to support platform growth and ecosystem development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in asset management, wealth management, fintech, or brokerage institutional sales / business development
• Strong network within Singapore asset management / fund management industry preferred
• Strong understanding of Discretionary Accounts (DA), collective investment schemes (CIS), unit trusts, and investment product structures
• Familiarity with MAS regulatory framework and compliance requirements
• Experience in financial products, fund distribution, or investment platform business development is highly advantageous
• Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented in a fast-paced environment