Overview
Position: Business Development & Partnerships Manager
Location: Hong Kong
Office: British Virgin Islands Hong Kong Office
Website: www.bvihongkongoffice.com.hk
About the Office:
The BVI Hong Kong Office is the Government of the Virgin Islands’ representative office tasked with advancing the broad interests of the Territory in the Asia-Pacific Region. The BVI Hong Kong Office facilitates the greater expansion of the BVI’s Financial Services Industry into China, East Asia, and Southeast Asia markets. Over the course of a decade, the role of the office has evolved to facilitate BVI’s interests in the areas of education & cultural exchange, environment, finance, foreign direct investment, international development cooperation, provincial & city level partnerships, and tourism across the region.
Position Overview:
The Business Development & Partnerships Officer is a senior strategic and representational role responsible for advancing the BVI’s economic, financial services and business interests across the Asia-Pacific region. The Officer will lead business development initiatives, identify and develop strategic opportunities, cultivate high-level relationships, and establish partnerships with public and private-sector stakeholders and organisations. The Officer will also provide strategic analysis and market intelligence to inform the Office’s business development priorities, drawing on research and analysis undertaken within the Office. Working closely with other colleagues, the Officer will translate market, economic, political and regulatory developments into actionable opportunities and recommendations for the BVI.
The Officer will provide coordination and oversight across relevant programmes and initiatives and will represent the BVI Hong Kong Office in senior-level meetings, international forums, industry events and official engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. International Programming & Partnerships
- Programme Development: Manage the planning, development, and execution of international programmes and initiatives that promote the BVI’s economic and trade interests in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Partnership Building: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with government bodies, industry organisations, trade associations, and commercial entities.
- Event Coordination: Oversee the organisation and delivery of seminars, workshops, webinars, receptions, masterclasses, and other stakeholder engagement activities.
- Exhibition Management: Oversee the full-cycle planning and execution of the BVI’s participation at financial services, fintech, and trade exhibitions and expos across the region.
- Cross-Regional Initiatives: Coordinate with BVI Government agencies, local businesses, and regional offices to advance collaborative initiatives.
2. Business Development & Market Intelligence
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, service providers, institutional partners, and other strategic contacts.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to identify emerging opportunities and risks across priority markets.
- Strategic Analysis & Advisory: Translate market intelligence and research into strategic advice, recommendations, and briefing materials for the leadership team.
- Business Opportunities: Identify and pursue strategic business opportunities for BVI financial services and corporate sectors within the Asia-Pacific region.
- Marketing & Promotional Strategy: Develop marketing collateral and lead targeted digital and traditional promotional campaigns, in collaboration with BVI agencies where necessary, to support business development and promote the BVI’s business and financial services offerings.
- Networking & Representation: Represent the BVI Hong Kong Office at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance visibility and generate opportunities.
3. Communications & Reporting
- Reporting: Provide strategic updates and advisory input on business development activities, financial services trends, programme outcomes, and emerging opportunities to senior management.
- Stakeholder Communications: Manage high-level communications with key stakeholders, ensuring clear, consistent, and effective messaging about the BVI’s offerings.
- Briefings & Materials: Prepare and coordinate reports, presentations, briefing notes, speeches, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
4. Operational Coordination & Office Support
- Contribute to the effective coordination and day-to-day functioning of the Office, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational priorities.
- Provide supervisory coordination and functional oversight of administrative support staff and operational activities, including engagement with external service providers where required.
- Support the preparation, management, and execution of high-level governmental visits and official engagements in the region.
5. Administering Educational and Cultural Programmes
- Programme Management: Assist with overseeing the BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship programme in
conjunction with senior management. - Outreach: Direct promotional efforts to attract high-quality applicants.
- Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Student Support: Ensure scholarship recipients receive appropriate guidance, including pre-departure orientation and ongoing engagement.
- Tracking and Reporting: Monitor recipient progress and provide structured updates to senior management.
- Evaluation: Assess programme impact and implement improvements based on feedback and outcomes.
- Cultural Exchange: Lead initiatives and events that promote cultural exchange and strengthen regional engagement.
Education & Experience:
- A postgraduate degree in Political Science/International Relations, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Public Administration/Public Policy, or related fields and/or a Law Degree.
- A minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in business development, financial services, international trade, public sector engagement, or a related field, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
- Experience engaging with private and public sector stakeholders across diverse regions is highly desirable.
Core Competencies & Attributes:
- Strong business acumen and understanding of international markets, particularly in financial services and corporate sectors
- Ability to provide oversight and coordinate multiple workstreams with sound judgment and autonomy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at senior levels across varied cultures and sectors
- Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and advance new opportunities
- Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with attention to detail and follow-through
- Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and awareness in handling sensitive matters
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/database tools, with strong written and spoken English
Salary:
Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additionally, an accommodation stipend is negotiable.
Application Process:
Interested Virgin Islanders and Belongers are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their
qualifications and interest in the position to HR@bvihongkongoffice.com.hk by Friday, 20th November 2026.
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced professional to play a leading role in advancing the British Virgin Islands’ presence in Asia, contributing to strategic initiatives, and representing the Territory at a high level across the region.