Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Alternative Distribution
Channels & Client Services, the role of the Business Development Officer
(Direct Business distribution channel) is to support ICEA LION Asset
Management’s (ILAM) retail growth strategy by increasing the clients and sales
production under this distribution channel and maintaining the client
portfolio. The role involves promoting and selling ILAM’s investment products
and solutions (i.e. unit trust funds, wealth management) to existing and
prospective individual and corporate clients while adhering to professional and
ethical standards at all times.
Roles And Responsibilities
Sales
Promote and sell ILAM’s investment products to
achieve the annual set target.
Prepare & deliver proposals / presentations to
prospective and existing clients.
Sign up, manage and retain clients and their
portfolios.
Understand the client’s risk and return profile,
recommend investment opportunities and ensure periodic investment portfolio
review with the clients.
Keep abreast with developments in local, regional and global financial markets, investment products and opportunities to give appropriate investment advice.
Liaise with the teams in Research, Business
Development, Portfolio Managers and Client Service teams to identify
opportunities to meet clients’ requirements.
Provide weekly production reports versus targets
within the required timeframe.
Sustain robust relationships with clients
Provide support for all client engagement events and
initiatives e.g. investor education, client appreciation events, client
gifting.
Client Service & Relationship Management
Deliver personalized services in an effective and
efficient manner to clients under the Direct Business distribution channel in
regards to their investments
Provide support for all client engagement events and
initiatives e.g. e.g. investor education, annual investment conferences, client
appreciation events, corporate gifts, media investor briefings etc.
Management of Direct Business client database.
Ensure client requests and complaints are addressed
within the shortest turnaround time.
Act as a relationship manager to the client portfolio
and ensure clients receive an overall positive experience.
Product/Solution Development
Actively participate in product innovation,
development and review.
Possible entrance into new markets i.e. help identify
opportunities in regional markets, counties and various industries
Keep abreast with the changing needs of the clients
and periodically review existing products and propositions.
Requirements
Strong sales and networking skills with the ability
to generate own pipeline and close sales
Good communication and presentation skills
Good interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
High standards of ethics and integrity
Good working knowledge of the financial services
industry and financial products
Results-oriented with the ability to work under
pressure to meet sales targets
Driven and goal-oriented, focused on success
Customer-oriented mentality with good business sense
Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and
make data-driven decisions.
Comprehensive knowledge of the financial services
industry, market, and competitive environment
Affiliative – shares with, consults and should be
able to work closely as a team member with colleagues and other resources from
the group companies in a collaborative context.
Innovative – Generates ideas, shows ingenuity, and
thinks up solutions.
Socially confident/amiable – At ease with meeting
people and is quick to establish rapport
High standards of ethics and integrity
Academic And Professional Experience
At least 4 years’ experience in a sales or
relationship management role within the financial services industry
Successful track record managing clients and/or
meeting sales objectives
Bachelors’ degree in a Business or related discipline
from an accredited University.
Professional qualification e.g. CISI level 1 is an
added advantage
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