Company Description

Protege Fund Services is an independent Asia based Fund Administrator. We serve a growing list of sophisticated client base ranging from individual private clients to large financial corporations. We believe in building a long-term working relationship with our clients to create successful partnerships through customized and innovative solutions. Safeguarding our clients' privacy and confidentiality interests through robust operational processes and original solutions is our top priority.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Associate, you will play a critical role in identifying and developing new business opportunities, supporting the sales cycle, and building relationships with fund managers, investment firms, institutional clients, and other professional service providers. This is a client-facing role ideal for someone with a keen interest in financial services, fund management, and B2B sales.

A. Roles & Responsibilities

• Contribute to new client acquisitions for fund administration, fund management, financial valuation, and compliance businesses.
• Research and identify potential clients in the private equity, private credit, venture capital, hedge fund, digital asset funds, and asset management space.
• Generate leads through a mix of outbound outreach, networking, and industry events.
• Undertake market outreach programs based on strategic initiatives.
• Qualify leads and schedule introductory meetings for the senior sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, and client interactions in CRM tools.
• Assist in preparing pitch decks, proposals, RFPs, and other marketing materials tailored to client needs.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities and inform strategy.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns and thought leadership efforts.
• Support the end-to-end business development pipeline, ensuring smooth handoffs between sales, onboarding, and client services teams.

B. Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in sales, client services, or business development role-preferably in financial services, accounting, audit, fund administration, or asset management.
• Basic understanding of investment fund structures, private markets, or financial services terminology (or willingness to learn quickly).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with fund administration software is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written Mandarin & English skills are essential, and working experiences with Chinese background company is a plus.

C. Our Offer

• Attractive compensation of SGD 3,400 - SGD 4,200
• Performance bonus
• Opportunity to be part of a fast growing team