As Singapore’s first comprehensive financial planning company
IPP was founded as a financial advisory company in 1983 by Wee Tiong Howe, at the time a leading distribution manager of a multinational insurance company.
Staffed with the most professionally and academically qualified financial planning and life insurance professional advisers in Singapore and the region, IPP quickly grew to become a renowned and trusted financial advisory.
In 1986, the Securities Industry Act was introduced in Singapore. Two years later, IPP gained its Investment Adviser License, becoming one of the first non-bank licensed investment advisers. Following the introduction in 2002 of the Financial Advisers Act (FAA) to provide a legal framework for an integrated license for advisory services in life insurance and securities, the IPP businesses were integrated into a complete financial planning business.
As an independently owned Licensed Financial Adviser, IPP quickly grew to become one of the leading financial advisory businesses in Singapore and the region. In 2006, IPP acquired the necessary dealing and advisory licenses to deal in securities and life insurance with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Job description
The Business Development Intern is responsible for all marketing and business development initiatives and activities. The key to success in this role is to bring energy, ideas, commitment and creative thinking to the table.
Responsibilities
- Client targeting - Proficiency in Linkedin and other professional media
- Strategic planning and marketing - Drive marketing and business development strategies
- Strategic pitching – Preparation of proposals, presentations and other written materials to present the Firm to our target clients. These documents must communicate the strengths, capabilities and key messages of the Firm, and assist partners to win work and develop relationships with existing, target and potential clients through meetings and trainings. All materials must be prepared to an exceptionally high standard, with careful attention to detail and in a timely manner.
- Research - coordinating research and analysis to support client development activities, tracking industry/regional trends and activity of key clients, contacts and prospective targets to bring new developments to the attention of the partners.
- Sales pipeline - tracking opportunities arising from marketing and business development activities (including BD initiatives, pitches, events, etc.). Analyzing outcomes arising from these opportunities.
Events
- Executing and assisting to marketing and networking events
Other
- Assisting in the integration of any new joiners in to the practice groups and the firm.
Education/Qualifications
- Qualifications in marketing or business .
- Native English written and oral communication skills. High level written skills are critical.
- Spanish, Italian, French or German language skills is a must.
Essential Job RequirementsPersonal Attributes
- Sound analytical and decision-making skills and judgment in sensitive situations.
- A team player attitude, balanced with an ability to work independently.
- Strong project management skills, capable of driving forward initiatives to achieve desired outcomes.
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce work of the highest quality.
- The ability to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- The ability to engage, build strong relationships with, and gain the confidence of colleagues at all levels.
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