Lead Business Manager

T. Rowe Price; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Rowe Price is hiring a Business Manager for APAC Distribution in Singapore. The role partners with regional leadership to drive strategic initiatives, governance, and sales effectiveness across Sales, Marketing, and related functions.

The ideal candidate has asset management experience, strong communication, and a track record in cross-functional project delivery, with proficiency in AI-enabled tools and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Economics, Finance or similar.
• 8+ years asset management experience, including 3–5 years in a sales-related function.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and integrity.
• Analytical and strategic mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Experience leading projects through lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent relationship management across a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce and Tableau; AI tools like Prompt Engineering and ChatGPT/Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Define regional objectives with the General Manager, APAC Distribution and translate strategy into execution plans.
• Lead governance, escalation, and performance tracking for sales and client interactions.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Drive end-to-end project delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion AI adoption and design AI-driven workflows to improve productivity.
• Lead internal communications and associate training programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Analytical thinking

Project leadership

Relationship management

Team player

AI tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Economics, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Tableau

Prompt Engineering

ChatGPT / Copilot

Job description

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

This role sits within the APAC Distribution Business Management function and supports the effective day-to-day running, governance, and execution of key priorities across the APAC Distribution business.

The Business Manager will act as a central coordinator across Sales, Marketing, and partner functions, working with the Regional Head of Distribution and General Manager to manage change initiatives, solve operational challenges, and deliver solutions to improve sales effectiveness, commercial outcomes and sustain business growth.

The role would suit an experienced professional who combines strong business management capabilities and a hands‑on mindset, the successful candidate will work closely with regional leadership to drive strategic initiatives, improve operational effectiveness and support the continued growth of the APAC business.

The successful candidate will be a self‑starter who can operate independently, have excellent communication skills, strong analytical capabilities, and a deep understanding of the asset management industry. The ability to synthesize complex information into simplified and concise messages will be a differentiator.

Principal Responsibilities

Business Strategy and Management Support

• Partner with the General Manager, APAC Distribution, to define, communicate and execute regional objectives
• Translate strategy into detailed execution plans and measurable outcomes
• Advise senior leaders on solutions to address business challenges and drive execution of agreed initiatives
• Prepare high-quality business analysis, presentations and insights to inform decision making by leadership
• Support planning activities, including budgeting, resource planning and tracking of key performance indicators

Sales Governance, Process & Operational Effectiveness

• Lead assurance reviews and escalation activities ensuring RMs provide timely responses to key clients
• Act as a central escalation and coordination point for front line sales and specialist functions
• Support global and regional governance, business forums and change initiatives
• Represent the distribution business in engagements with or enquiries by Audit, Risk, Legal and Compliance
• Develop, document, and work to improve internal governance processes and policies in partnership with key stakeholders.

Strategic Initiatives & Change Management

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline existing processes and improve key business capabilities
• Develop business cases and financial models to support strategic decision making
• Lead initiatives through new business approval processes partnering with key stakeholders and control functions
• Drive end to end project delivery, removing barriers and holding stakeholders accountable to timely delivery.
• Represent APAC distribution / client needs in regional and global distribution transformation initiatives

AI & Innovation

• Champion the adoption of Ai-enabled tools and innovative working practices across the business
• Design and deploy AI-driven solutions (e.g. custom GPTs) to automate workflows and enhance productivity
• Assess usefulness of emerging technologies and coordinate technical inquiries with relevant stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance efficiency, and enhance scalability and sales effectiveness

Internal Comms & Associate Training

• Lead on internal communications, including year-end notes, town halls, leader updates and all-hands forums
• Work with associate training to design and deploy high impact training programs to strengthen associate knowledge across products, compliance policies and operational processes
• Partner with sales, strategic partnerships and investments to support the delivery of client education programs

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or higher in Business, Economics, Finance or similar
• Prior asset management experience (8 years+), including 3-5 years within a sales related function with knowledge of AM products and vehicles
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written, ability to lead and facilitate group discussions and debate.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, someone results driven with excellent attention to detail and high levels of personal and professional integrity
• Strong analytical and strategic acumen, ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments, interpret key business drivers and justify a future course of action
• Experience in leading projects through the life cycle, including but not limited to setting the scope, identifying appropriate SMEs, initiating the project, executing, and tracking outcomes.
• Strong relationship management skills, be able to build, maintain and influence relationships across a matrixed organization
• A team player with the ability to pivot between high level strategy planning and daily execution of ad hoc requests
• Proficient in Microsoft products, Salesforce and Tableau; Skilled at Prompt Engineering and creating solutions utilizing ChatGPT, and Copilot agents.

Preferred

• Previous exposure to APAC and US working cultures, including working across multiple time zones.
• Fluency in spoken and written English with a second language such as Mandarin or Japanese.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, Prince II or PMP.
• Well-developed Emotional Intelligence.
• Proven ability to lead and drive change projects that cross functions, markets, cultures, and time zones.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.