Business Development Intern (EAM Channel Development) – Ark Wealth

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 Private Banking