Melbourne Asset Management Permanent Our client is a multinational funds manager, looking for a Business Development Associate to join their team and continue their run of impressive growth in recent years. Specifically, the successful candidate would be responsible for assisting the regional team in supporting Institutional Sales, Key Accounts, and the broader execution of the distribution strategy. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for providing support for an allocated set of clients and prospects by fielding, responding, and accommodating day to day requests. Support the team in developing the strategies and objectives for identified client group. Build and develop relationships with existing clients primarily through calls, networking, and events. Prospect for new clients through to continually increase business and develop opportunities. Organize and attend client events and entertainment with both existing clients and new prospects. Provide support of the regional team and where required the broader team in achieving individual and team objectives and KPIs specifically around flows, revenue, and client activity. Support key accounts team specifically on execution of national campaigns. Develop good understanding of client’s business, objectives, goals, and market challenges within specific region and ensure information flow and support from the team is consistent. Skills and Qualifications required: Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally within Commerce field. 2 years of industry work experience preferred. Excellent numeracy skills and exceptional attention to detail Basic knowledge of the funds management/investment industry and products or the desire to learn Strong quantitative, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills Ability to make decisions and act quickly in a high-pressure environment Experience using specialised financial software, such as Bloomberg or Morningstar Direct is preferred Experience developing Excel models and using other Office applications. Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and within a team. This is a target driven role, where the candidate will be rewarded commensurately for meeting and exceeding expectations.