Assistant Manager, China Business Development

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate in the business development of China strategy and be part of the core team to execute on the WFOE AMC plan
• Develop and maintain relationship with key strategic clients, partners and prospects. Drive the development of new business and business model, partnership…etc
• Develop strategy and plans to engage key digital natives and fintech platforms on content, robo advisory and other key business areas
• Conduct market research and perform analysis on key market trends as well as new policy developments
• Work with internal teams in HK and offices in other parts of the world to coordinate and resolve a wide range of issues related to different projects ranging from WFOE AMC, Robo advisory, mutual recognition of funds, QFII/RQFII…etc
• Prepare and distribute regular, ad hoc market update and management presentation
• Provide on the ground support for business development activities, senior management/foreigners visits and large scale marketing & business development events in professional, tasteful and cost effective way
• Prepare agenda and meeting minutes and participate in important meetings to provide translation support
• Work with internal stakeholders to source key data and obtain latest internal views on issues

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Above five years of professional experience in asset management, consulting, financial services and other related industries
• Strong analytical skills and business development mind-set
• Able to structure complex problems in a logical and explainable manner
• Strong can-do attitude with exceptional commitment to quality of work
• Dynamic individual who is a self-starter yet a strong team player
• Willing to be involved in a wide range of issues and activities from managing large scale event to managing the program of senior management visits to developing strategy presentation
• Strong communication skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin is a key requirement
• Familiarity and understanding of the investment markets and/or the funds management industry would be a distinct advantage but not a must
• Resourceful and independent, able to use their initiative and taking full responsibilities for completion of duties
• Flexible & excellent time management
• A willingness to demonstrate team work and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Chinese & English)