Business Development Manager jobs in Singapore

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Insurance is about people, and the promises they make. At HSBC Life in Singapore we help deliver on these promises by providing a wide variety of life insurance products and services to our clients throughout the Asia‑Pacific region. Our employees enjoy a dynamic and innovative workplace and a world of opportunities to develop their careers in a high‑profile growing business segment. We empower our combined team of high‑performing individuals to build skills and explore new experiences to realise the full potential of being part of HSBC.

Together we will pursue efficient ways of working. We will harness the latest data and technology solutions to achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients. And the protection we offer will create broad and lasting impact, helping clients to be healthier, more productive and more confident in their futures.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Vice President, Business Development (High‑net‑worth).

Strategic Distributor Management

• Lead and manage relationships with key distributors, acting as the main point of contact to drive both top‑line (ANP) and bottom‑line (profit i.e. NBCSM) growth
• Develop and execute business development strategies tailored to the high‑net‑worth segment, ensuring alignment with company goals and distributor capabilities

Market and Opportunity Development

• Identify new business opportunities through market research, competitor analysis, and feedback from distributors to expand market share and profitability
• Provide insights on product features, benefits, and market trends to distributors, supporting their new business efforts and enhancing value propositions

Business Enablement and Operational Support

• Oversee all submissions including preliminary applications, underwriting appeals, and case management for distributor partners, ensuring smooth and timely processes
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, marketing, product) to improve products, resolve distributor queries, implement process improvements, and support efficient business operations

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Track distributor performance against new business targets and profitability metrics, providing regular updates and recommendations to channel head
• Proactively raise and address process or product improvements based on distributor feedback and market dynamics

This role is central to driving sustainable growth by building strong distributor partnerships, optimising business processes and delivering tailored solutions for high‑net‑worth clients via our distributors.

• Ability to develop and execute tailored business plans for distributors, aligning their goals with the organisation’s growth objectives and ensuring both top and bottom line results
• Expertise in building long‑term, trust‑based relationships with distributors using proactive communication and empathy to anticipate and address evolving needs
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data, assess market trends, and provide distributors with well‑informed recommendations and solutions
• Professionalism in all interactions, including clear, confident communication and the ability to present solutions back to distributors
• Anticipating challenges and actively seeking solutions for distributors, demonstrating initiative and responsiveness to maintain high service standards
• Experience in optimizing distribution networks, aligning channel strategies, and driving growth through effective distributor engagement and support

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