Senior Associate / Vice President, Business Development, Institutional Sales Support – SEOUL
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 Seoul with the expectation of a hybrid work model.
PineBridge Investments is seeking a Senior Associate / Vice President, Business Development.
Primary Responsibilities:
The position is based in Korea and the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include all of the following:
- Support relationship management activities for existing and prospective institutional clients in Korea, acting as a local point of coordination and facilitating communication between clients and relevant regional teams.
- Conduct research on institutional investors, industry developments, market trends, consultant activity, and competitive landscape to support business development planning and client engagement strategies.
- Coordinate and respond to client requests, inquiries, due diligence materials, data requests, and other information needs by working closely with investment, client relations, product, compliance, and other internal teams.
- Organize and support client meetings, due diligence sessions, portfolio review meetings, conference calls, and visits, including scheduling, preparation of meeting materials, attendance, meeting notes, and follow-up actions.
- Assist in the preparation, coordination, translation, and review of client presentations, reports, questionnaires, RFI/RFP submissions, and other client-related documentation.
- Coordinate client onboarding and account maintenance activities in partnership with Client Relations, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams, including documentation, KYC/AML requirements, account setup processes, and related administrative matters.
- Support ongoing servicing of institutional client relationships by monitoring requests, ensuring timely responses, and maintaining a high standard of client experience.
- Liaise with regional and global stakeholders across Sales, Client Relations, Investments, Product Management, Marketing, Compliance, Operations, and other functions to facilitate efficient communication and workflow management.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of client events, conferences, roadshows, and firm-sponsored activities, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate client and prospect records in CRM systems, prepare pipeline and management reports, and support data management initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the firm's organizational structure, investment capabilities, products, and client servicing model to effectively coordinate client-related activities.
- Support internal projects relating to client servicing, operational efficiency, regulatory matters, reporting enhancements, and business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline preferred.
- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in asset management, financial services, institutional client servicing, or business development support.
- Understanding of institutional investors and investment products.
- Fluent in Korean and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Salesforce experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable with strong follow-through.
- Collaborative team player, able to work effectively across regions and functions.
- High standards of professionalism, integrity, and compliance awareness.
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.
