Business Development Senior Executive

Wotton Kearney; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FLEX for all

Mentoring program

CSR volunteering

Parental leave

Home office allowance

Job summary

Wotton Kearney in Singapore invites a seasoned Business Development and Marketing professional to lead growth initiatives across Asia. Working with the Asia Managing Partner and legal teams, you will drive client opportunities, strengthen relationships, and support growth in Property, Energy & Infrastructure, while expanding into Financial Lines, Cyber, Data & Technology, and Marine.

You will coordinate with colleagues across Singapore, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand to connect

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, marketing or client relationship management within a professional services environment.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across offices, teams and cultures.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and delivery of high-quality work.
• Commercially minded and curious about market and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of WK's Asia business development strategy.
• Partner with lawyers and business leaders to identify and pursue new client opportunities.
• Contribute to client, sector and growth initiatives across Asia and the wider firm.
• Manage business development activity, pipelines and opportunity tracking in the CRM.
• Conduct client, market and competitor research to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare client intelligence briefings, strategic account plans and BD reporting.
• Coordinate credentials, tenders, pitch materials and client presentations.
• Support client events, seminars, thought leadership and profile-raising activities across the region.
• Facilitate collaboration between Singapore, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand teams to support cross-border opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Cross-market collaboration

Tools

CRM platform

Job description

Join the best. Be yourself.

"Being the best isn't just about being the best professionals. It's about being the best place to work, grow and be yourself." Wotton Kearney is Australasia's premier insurance and risk law firm. Since opening our doors in 2002, we've grown to more than 1000 people across Australia and New Zealand, built on a culture that values excellence, collaboration and genuine opportunity.

The role:

This newly created role sits at the centre of WK's growth strategy across Asia. Working closely with our Asia Managing Partner, partners and legal teams, you'll help drive business development initiatives, strengthen client relationships and support the continued growth of our established Property, Energy & Infrastructure practice, while building momentum across strategic growth areas including Financial Lines, Cyber, Data & Technology and Marine.

You'll work on a broad range of initiatives spanning key client opportunities, strategic pursuits, market insights, profile-raising activities and cross-border growth projects. Partnering with colleagues across Singapore, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand, you'll play an important role in connecting opportunities, sharing intelligence and helping shape the next stage of WK's growth across the region.

What you'll be doing

As part of our Business Development & Marketing team, you'll work across a broad range of strategic growth initiatives, including:

• Supporting the development and execution of WK's Asia business development strategy.
• Partnering with lawyers and business leaders to identify and pursue new client opportunities.
• Contributing to key client, sector and growth initiatives across Asia and the broader firm.
• Managing business development activity, pipelines and opportunity tracking through our CRM platform.
• Conducting client, market and competitor research to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.
• Preparing client intelligence briefings, strategic account plans and business development reporting.
• Coordinating credentials, tenders, pitch materials and client presentations.
• Supporting client events, seminars, thought leadership and profile-raising activities across the region.
• Facilitating collaboration between our teams in Singapore, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand to support cross-border opportunities and client growth.

About you:

You may already be working in a business development, marketing or client growth role within a professional services environment and are looking for an opportunity to broaden your impact across multiple markets.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 5+ years' experience in business development, marketing or client relationship management.
• Brings strong project management and organisational skills.
• Is a confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can build trusted relationships with stakeholders across different offices, teams and cultures.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Has a strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Is commercially minded and curious about market, client and industry trends.
• Takes a proactive, collaborative approach to their work.

Why Wotton Kearney?

At WK, you'll join a high-performing and supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued. We invest in our people, encourage new ideas and provide opportunities to grow your career while maintaining balance and flexibility.

• FLEX for all.We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working “irregular hours” or working from home - then so can we.
• Our mentoring programoffers continuous support and guidance throughout your career. You'll have access to training, conferences, and workshops, keeping you updated on the latest developments in the legal and insurance industries.
• Our culturesets us apart.Collegiate, open, innovative, passionate about everything we do.
• We give backto the community.Join us in CSR activities to support our charity partners, from building houses in Cambodia, participating in fun runs or baking cup cakes, there's a way for everyone to contribute.
• Leaders of the pack.Work with a firm that understands its purpose, has a singular focus on the insurance industry and is excited by the potential for growth in our market!
• Supporting youwith generous parental leave entitlements, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program and many more.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact Katarina Mali Talent Acquisition Business Partner on [e-mail].