Assistant Vice President, Business Development

About the role

Singlife, a homegrown financial services company offering insurance, employee benefits, bancassurance and investment solutions, is looking for a Business Development Executive to grow its partnerships with Financial Advisory (FA) companies and wholesale partners. The role involves connecting with partners, understanding their needs and presenting Singlife's solutions as their preferred choice in the market. Knowledge of Singapore's FA or tied agency market is a strong advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Identify opportunities by conducting market research to spot potential clients and business opportunities in Singapore.
• Build and maintain partnerships with FA companies, creating a healthy pipeline of prospects through networking and engagement.
• Support presentations and communicate value propositions to prospective clients.
• Engage key decision-makers, understand their financial planning needs and challenges, and build lasting relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams so client needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Track progress by preparing regular updates on sales pipelines, engagement plans and market insights for management review.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from relationship building to delivering a seamless client experience.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the investment or insurance industry.
• A recognized university degree, or at least a GCE A-Level or Diploma with relevant professional insurance qualifications.
• Proven track record in managing advisors and sales processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of life and health insurance and investment products.
• Knowledge of Singapore's FA or tied agency market is a strong advantage.