Business Relationship Manager (SME Financing)

nextbeat singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

nextbeat singapore pte. ltd. is seeking a driven Business Development professional in Singapore to focus on client acquisition in SME lending, specifically unsecured working capital and personal loans.

The successful candidate will build relationships, manage a self-sourced pipeline, and achieve targets in a commission-based environment. This role demands strong business development skills, resilience, and the ability to work independently while establishing trust with clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, networking, and self-driven prospecting.
• Ability to work independently with a personal pipeline.
• Understanding of credit assessment and loan documentation.

Responsibilities

• Drive new client acquisition in Singapore's SME financing market.
• Build and manage a self-sourced pipeline of borrowers.
• Achieve monthly disbursement targets of SGD 200,000 for personal loans.

Skills

Strong business development capability

Strong communication skills in English

Resilience and accountability

Job description

Working Address: Central Business District

Working hours: 5-day work week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Our client is seeking a driven Business Development professional to drive new client acquisition in Singapore’s SME lending space, focusing on unsecured working capital loans for businesses and personal loans for individuals.

The role involves building a self-sourced pipeline, managing client relationships, and achieving monthly disbursement targets through proactive outreach, networking, and strong deal execution.

This is a performance-based role with attractive commission opportunities tied to individual results.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Drive new client acquisition in Singapore’s SME financing market, focusing on unsecured working capital loans for businesses and personal loans for individuals
• Build and manage a self-sourced pipeline of borrowers through proactive outreach, networking, and referral partnerships
• Conduct initial client meetings, assess client needs, and evaluate loan suitability in line with internal approval criteria
• Achieve monthly disbursement targets (SGD 200,000 for personal loans / SGD 350,000 for business loans)
• Coordinate with senior team members for deal structuring, credit assessment, and complex case support
• Maintain ongoing borrower relationships for portfolio management, repeat business, and referrals
• Stay informed on SME market trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory developments in Singapore’s alternative lending space

Qualifications and Requirements

Must-Have:

• Strong business development capability with experience in outreach, networking, and self-driven prospecting
• Resilience and accountability in a target-driven, commission-based environment
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to build trust with SME owners and individual clients
• Ability to work independently and manage a personal pipeline with minimal supervision

Nice-to-Have:

• Prior experience in financial services, SME lending, invoice financing, or B2B sales
• Established network of SME business owners, accountants, or referral partners in Singapore
• Familiarity with Singapore’s licensed lending or fintech lending industry
• Understanding of credit assessment, financial statements, and loan documentation

Who We’re Looking For

• A driven self-starter motivated by client acquisition and deal closure
• Someone who views lending as a way to support SMEs and individuals with real financing needs
• A strong relationship-builder who can establish trust quickly and maintain long-term client connections
• A candidate motivated by performance-based rewards and commission-driven outcomes
• A long-term contributor interested in growing within Singapore’s alternative lending market