Business Development Associate, Institutional and Intermediary Distribution, Southeast Asia – Singapore

PineBridge Investments, A MetLife Investment Management company.

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has successfully acquired PineBridge as of December 30, 2025.

MetLife Investment Management and PineBridge Investments now have more to offer; broader reach, deeper insights and specialized capabilities – forming a top-tier global investment platform.

Together, we have more than $700 billion in assets under management as of March 2026 and aim to deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns. From multi-asset, equities, and fixed income to private credit and real estate, we offer specialized capabilities backed by a broader global reach and regionally grounded insights tailored to investor needs.

What sets us apart isn’t just the breadth of our platform and capabilities — it’s how we partner. Across both firms, we share a strong investment culture that prioritizes partnership, transparency and accountability. We believe that our clients benefit from direct access to decision-makers and reinforced by a culture that views decisions through the client’s perspective. Join us and experience the excitement of working with the brightest minds in the industry, shaping the future of asset management.

The role will be based in Singapore with the expectation of a hybrid work model.

PineBridge Investments is seeking a Business Development Associate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on investment profiles, key individuals, business strategies of current prospects and clients, as well as the industry and competitors, including trends, competitor intelligence & analysis.
• Help facilitate product and asset class specific marketing materials as well as sales kits to support sales activities, including white papers, media article reprints, brochures, flipbooks, market studies, etc.
• Work closely with Business Development Teams in updating prospect data in SalesForce client data system, updating pipeline reports and generating reports for management and sales team.
• Source and analyze product performance, investment recommendations, investment team experience and other data for client requests and due diligence.
• Prepare initial observations and interpretations for responses to client due diligence; work closely with the investment teams, RFP, compliance and performance measurement functions to prepare initial drafts of client requests.
• Maintain familiarity with the current products available and report on current news and pertinent financial events that may influence investors.
• Events coordination - work closely with Business Development Teams, Client Service Team and Marketing Team, serve as “sales liaison” for key PineBridge events - luncheons, dinners, conferences, symposia, etc.
• Draft prospect correspondence and mailing campaigns.
• Work closely with Business Development Teams to maintain good follow up with prospects and assist with investment team prep notes on prospects prior to sales meetings.
• Assist with new account opening and client onboarding.
• Provide necessary administrative functions such as database management, preparation of marketing collateral, coordination of meetings/conference calls etc.
• Handle client queries including reporting, account issues and due diligence templates.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver high quality service experience to clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Prior experience in asset management firms or banking would be an advantage
• Fluent spoken and written English
• High level of proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong desire to develop career in sales or financial services is essential
• Must be pro-active, self-motivated, assertive and well-organized
• Meticulous, with an eye for accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively within the firm as well as externally
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to be a team player is key

About PineBridge

PineBridge is proud of our award-winning culture, which reflects our commitment to empowering employees and fostering a collaborative work environment. For six consecutive years (2020-2025), PineBridge has been named a ‘Best Place to Work in Money Management’ by Pensions & Investments, a leading industry designation which recognizes the best employers in the asset management industry by evaluating employer benefits, policies, and responses to an employee survey. In 2023, PineBridge received Hong Kong Institute for HR Management Elite awards for ‘Best Workplace’ and ‘Learning & Development’ and in 2024 we received Merit awards for ‘Talent Acquisition’ and ‘Employee Benefits.’ Alongside this, in 2023 and 2024 PineBridge was recognized as a finalist at the 100 Women in Finance’s APAC Industry Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award.

Our benefits: We offer a wide range of family friendly benefits including comprehensive healthcare, back-up childcare program to support working parents and flexible work arrangements so you can be there for the people you care about. We also provide a competitive retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Furthermore, we have a robust list of professional development opportunities with the goal of engaging, retaining, and developing our talent.

Our values: We value our clients, investment excellence, collaboration with our distributed team members, empowerment, and independence as we honor our heritage and our roots.

PineBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, providing opportunities for all qualified persons and maintaining an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination for its employees. PineBridge is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, sex, gender (including gender identity), disability, pregnancy, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, AIDS/HIV status, military status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. At PineBridge, we strive to create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and develops the best global talent, leveraging the unique backgrounds, skills, and perspectives that all our people bring to work.

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