Associate, SEA Pursuit Advisory

Title: Growth (based in Singapore) – Associate, Southeast Asia Pursuit Advisory

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At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.

Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.

We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.

Ready to unleash your potential with us? Join the winning team now!

Work you’ll do

The Pursuit Advisory team supports management in identifying and executing business development activities aligned with the practice's strategic objectives. The team works closely with the partners to target, win and retain strategic clients through client targeting programmes; active account management and the delivery of exceptional client service. This role offers excellent opportunities for growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

The team undertakes a range of activities focused on client acquisition and strengthening client relationships, including:

• Proposal advisory and support for strategic client acquisition
• Coordinating and supporting the firm’s pursuit activities
• Supporting global, regional, and local client sales and pursuits initiatives
• Conducting client and market research and analysis
• Tracking and monitoring various procurement portals
• Identifying and evaluating relevant business opportunities from published tenders
• Coordinating end-to-end preparation and submission of tender documents
• Supporting other client-related projects as required

Reporting to the Pursuit Advisory Senior Manager, this position supports the firm’s strategic client portfolio and provides day-to-day assistance to client-facing professionals. Key responsibilities include actively supporting the client service planning process and facilitating client service team meetings. Please note that this is a back office support role, not a sales or client-facing position.

Your role as a leader
At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Associates across our Firm are expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand how our daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and business.
• Understand the set expectations and demonstrate accountability in keeping personal performance on track.
• Actively focus on developing effective communications and relationship-building skills with stakeholders, clients and team.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for working with others.
• Understand what is fundamental to Deloitte’s success as a business.
• Demonstrate integrity and an awareness of strengths, differences, and personal impact.
• Develop their understanding of Deloitte and offer a fresh perspective.

Requirements

• A recognised University degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline
• Up to 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably within a professional services environment; fresh graduates are also welcome to apply
• Familiarity with tracking and monitoring various procurement portals would be advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Appreciation of marketing, client targeting, account management and pitch processes
• Understanding of the Singapore and Southeast Asia corporate landscape
• Strong research capabilities and familiarity with collaboration platforms and tools
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders, internal clients, and team members
• Meticulous, with strong attention to detail
• Strong design sense with the ability to structure, format and present visually compelling documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorized Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.