Business Development Manager, Singapore

Trust, Insurance & Family Governance

Our client is a leading 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 a young, energetic, and motivated Business Development Manager to join a fast-growing team in Singapore with a strategic mandate to grow the Trust, Insurance, and Family Governance business across Southeast Asia.

The ideal candidate will have a strong institutional sales background, bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English, and an entrepreneurial drive to build client relationships across private banks, multi-family offices, law firms, and other intermediaries in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand the firm's footprint in the Trust, Insurance, and Family Office space across Southeast Asia.
• Achieve quantitative target in overall business development for the business
• Identify and engage with institutional clients and intermediaries (e.g., EAMs, legal and tax advisors, family offices, Immigration Consultancy & any other non-bank channel) to generate new business opportunities.
• Promote the firm's bespoke solutions tailored to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and families.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including product, legal, tax and operations teams, to establish business relationship with these non-bank channel.
• Participate in marketing campaigns, client events, and industry forums to enhance brand visibility and network presence.
• Stay current with market trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory developments in the trust, insurance, and wealth planning sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in institutional sales, business development, or relationship management, preferably in insurance, trust, or private banking.
• Proven track record in generating new business and managing client relationships in the Southeast Asia market.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese; Cantonese proficiency is a strong plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and drive.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable to a fast-paced and growing business.
• Experience working with HNW/UHNW clients and their advisors is an advantage.

To apply, send your CV in word format to gerda@perennialhr.asia.

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