Lead Business Manager
On-siteSingapore, Singapore or Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Job Summary
Define, communicate, and execute regional objectives for the APAC Distribution business by partnering with senior leadership. Translate strategy into detailed execution plans, prepare high-quality business analysis and presentations to inform decision-making, and advise leaders on solutions to address challenges. Lead assurance reviews, coordinate escalation activities, and develop internal governance processes while representing the business in engagements with Audit, Risk, Legal, and Compliance. Champion the adoption of AI-enabled tools, design and deploy AI-driven solutions to automate workflows, and lead initiatives through new business approval processes. Manage change initiatives, streamline existing processes, and deliver end-to-end project delivery by removing barriers and holding stakeholders accountable. This role sits within the APAC Distribution Business Management function, reporting to the Regional Head of Distribution and General Manager. The position requires a self-starter with strong analytical capabilities to drive strategic initiatives and support the continued growth of the APAC business.
Required Qualifications
- University degree or higher in Business, Economics, Finance or similar
- Prior asset management experience (8 years+), including 3-5 years within a sales related function with knowledge of AM products and vehicles
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written, ability to lead and facilitate group discussions and debate
- Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, someone results driven with excellent attention to detail and high levels of personal and professional integrity
- Strong analytical and strategic acumen, ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments, interpret key business drivers and justify a future course of action
- Experience in leading projects through the life cycle, including but not limited to setting the scope, identifying appropriate SMEs, initiating the project, executing, and tracking outcomes
- Strong relationship management skills, be able to build, maintain and influence relationships across a matrixed organization
- A team player with the ability to pivot between high level strategy planning and daily execution of ad hoc requests
- Proficient in Microsoft products, Salesforce and Tableau
- Skilled at Prompt Engineering and creating solutions utilizing ChatGPT, and Copilot agents
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Well-developed Emotional Intelligence
- Proven ability to lead and drive change projects that cross functions, markets, cultures, and time zones
Desired Qualifications
- Previous exposure to APAC and US working cultures, including working across multiple time zones
- Professional qualifications such as CFA, Prince II or PMP
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