Business Development Associate recruitment
About Us
Established in 1949, BCA Research is a leading independent provider of international investment research. One of the world’s most reputable financial market research firms, BCA’s in-depth analyses and pointed forecasting of global capital markets, business conditions and investment prospects have earned it a world-renowned reputation for reliability, editorial independence and integrity. With its stable of highly respected strategy services, BCA serves a diverse clientele of prominent financial institutions in over ninety countries worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the following position
Business Development Associate (based in HONG KONG)
Job Description
A highly motivated self-starter to join our institutional sales team. Reporting to the Business Development Manager for a specific territory; the qualified candidate will provide BCA's strategy services to top-tier global investment banks, institutional money managers, hedge funds, private banks and pension funds.
Objective: To sell research services within a territory and manage and develop high-end business-to-business relationships with executive clients.
Core responsibilities:
- Executing all stages of the product-specific sales cycle: from the initial phone contact to place trials through to the final closing.
- Executing well-defined business strategies.
- Manage relationships at senior level and talk with authority concerning the Banking Sector.
- Proven track record and communication at CIO and CEO level.
- To be able to communicate in English and Mandarin.
Preferred and Vital Skills:
- Experience in the investment and financial services industry
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in commerce, finance or economics
- A demonstrated ability to influence, negotiates, gain commitment, and develop relationships in a Financial Sector environment.
- Assertive, flexible and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Sound business and professional ethics.
- A strong commitment to teamwork.
- A drive and commitment to attaining results.
- Fluent in both written and oral English and Mandarin.
- Thorough understanding of the Banking Sector
- Ability to work creatively and independently
- Good IT skills
- Willingness to Travel
In return BCA can offer a challenging and rewarding career; become a key contributor to BCA’s long-term success.