Business Development Manager

Perennial HR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cross-border wealth solutions platform is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand its presence in Southeast Asia. This role involves developing business strategies, engaging institutional clients, and promoting tailored wealth solutions to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, excellent communication skills, and experience with HNW clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in institutional sales or business development.
• Experience with HNW and UHNW clients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development initiatives in Southeast Asia.
• Identify and engage institutional clients and intermediaries.
• Promote integrated wealth solutions tailored to UHNW clients.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Business Development Manager Southeast Asia
Singapore | Trust, Insurance & Family Governance | Full-Time

Our client is a leading cross-border wealth solutions platform providing bespoke services in Trust, Insurance, and Family Governance to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. With a pioneering approach and a strong presence in Asia, the firm is expanding its Singapore team with the addition of a Business Development Manager to drive growth across Southeast Asia.

This newly created role presents an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial professional to shape the regional business development strategy and cultivate relationships across private wealth channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development initiatives to grow the firms footprint in Southeast Asia.

• Identify and engage institutional clients and intermediaries (private banks, EAMs, legal and tax advisors, family offices).

• Promote the firm's integrated wealth solutions tailored to UHNW clients and families.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (product, legal, operations) to structure and deliver complex cross-border offerings.

• Represent the firm at marketing campaigns, client events, and industry forums to boost visibility and market presence.

• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor developments, and regulatory changes in the trust, insurance, and family governance sectors.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years experience in institutional sales, business development, or relationship management, ideally in private banking, insurance, or trust services.

• Demonstrated success in acquiring new business and managing key client relationships in the Southeast Asia market.

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese; Cantonese is a strong plus.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Highly self-motivated with a proactive, entrepreneurial spirit.

• Experience working with HNW and UHNW clients and their advisory ecosystems is advantageous.

To apply, send your CV in word formatto [e-mail].

EA No 23S1936 Reg No R24124819