Business Development Intern (EAM Channel Development) – Ark Wealth
Job Responsibilities
- Market Research & Lead Generation: Research Singapore and Southeast Asian
EAMs, MFOs, IFAs, and boutique family offices, and assist in maintaining target
client lists and market intelligence.
- Business Development Support: Support the team in identifying prospective
partners, preparing company and client profiles, conducting background
research, and coordinating initial outreach activities.
- Partner Relationship Support: Assist with day-to-day engagement with existing
EAM partners and coordinate with internal product, operations, compliance, and
technology teams to support partner needs.
- Sales & Marketing Support: Assist in preparing pitch decks, product materials,
market updates, and presentations for EAM meetings, roadshows, workshops,
and other business development activities.
- Product & Solution Coordination: Support the team in gathering client
requirements, coordinating product information, and tracking feedback from
EAM partners for internal product teams.
- Business Analysis & Reporting: Track business development activities, client
engagement, pipeline progress, and other relevant metrics to support
management reporting and commercial planning.
- Compliance & Onboarding Support: Assist with partner onboarding
documentation, KYC/AML checks, due diligence, and coordination with
Compliance and Legal teams as required.
- Market & Competitor Intelligence: Monitor developments in the EAM and
wealth management landscape, including competitor strategies, products,
platforms, and emerging industry trends, and summarise insights for the team.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business,
Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in wealth management, financial services, business
development, and the EAM/IFA/MFO ecosystem.
- Strong research, analytical, and organisational skills, with excellent attention to
detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively
with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in English; Mandarin is highly preferred to support engagement with
Chinese-speaking clients and stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability
to prepare professional presentations and analyse data.
- Proactive, commercially minded, and willing to take initiative in a fast-paced
business environment.
- Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across business
development, product, operations, compliance, and technology teams.
- Prior internship or project experience in wealth management, banking,
financial services, consulting, sales, or business development is an
advantage.
What the Internship Offers
- Practical Exposure to EAM channel development, business development,
partner relationship management, market research, and wealth management.
- Industry Exposure: Develop an understanding of the Singapore and Southeast
Asian wealth management and EAM ecosystem.
- Professional Development: Build skills in client research, business analysis,
presentations, stakeholder engagement, and commercial strategy.
Employment Type: Full-time Internship
Job Function: Business Development, Sales, Relationship Management, and Wealth
Management
Industries: Wealth Management, Financial Services, Investment Management, and