Business Development Director, Institutional Sales - APAC

About the role

A leading global asset manager with more than US$1 trillion in assets under management is expanding its institutional distribution across Asia Pacific and is hiring an experienced sales professional to drive growth in Singapore and the wider APAC region. As Business Development Director, Institutional Sales, you will build and expand relationships with institutional investors and lead new business origination.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to win new institutional mandates across APAC.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with institutional investors and industry stakeholders.
• Present investment capabilities and solutions to prospective clients and consultants.
• Distribute investment solutions to pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, endowments, consultants and other institutional clients.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to support business growth and market expansion.

Required profile

• 10+ years of institutional sales, business development or client relationship management experience in asset management.
• Strong network and proven track record of raising assets from institutional investors in Singapore and/or APAC.
• Experience covering equities, quantitative strategies, factor-based solutions, alternatives or multi-asset offerings.
• Ability to work independently in a highly entrepreneurial environment.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

• A key role in building and growing an institutional franchise across APAC.
• A high-profile position with direct exposure to regional leadership and global decision-makers.
• An attractive compensation structure with strong upside linked to business growth.