Business Development Associate

About the Company

WeFund is the leading FinTech company in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of FinVolution Group, one of the biggest FinTech companies in Asia and is publicly listed with the NYSE (FINV). Our core values are ICED Tea: Integrity, Competence, Enthusiasm, Dependability and Teamwork.

About the Job

JOB TITLE : Business Development Associate

REPORTS TO : Business Development Lead

LOCATION : Ortigas, Pasig City

Job Summary

The Business Development Associate is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting revenue growth initiatives. This role involves conducting market research, generating leads, assisting in negotiations, and collaborating with internal teams to develop proposals and strategies. The associate plays a key part in expanding the company's market presence, nurturing partnerships, and driving long-term business success.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Tracking:
• Assist the Business Development Head in overseeing project timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate and work with cross-functional teams (IT, Risk, Operations) to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and projects remain aligned with business objectives.
• Basic Contract & Document Review:
• Conduct initial reviews of commercial contracts and business documents using company templates.
• Verify accuracy of essential details such as financial terms, effective dates, and entity information before escalation.
• Operational Feedback & Support:
• Monitor partner onboarding processes and promptly identify operational bottlenecks.
• Collect and present relevant data to support management in resolving issues and making informed decisions.
• Administration & Market Research:
• Maintain systematic filing and archiving of business development documents.
• Gather and analyze basic market intelligence on competitors, industry developments, and emerging trends to support strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or above. (A background in Finance, Accounting, Law, or related fields is a plus but not mandatory).
• Experience: 2–3 years of professional experience. Experience in FinTech, Banking, or the Internet industry is highly preferred.
• Core Competencies:
• Exceptional Attention to Detail: Capable of handling meticulous contract details and repetitive tasks with a positive and focused attitude.
• Market Research: systematic collection and analysis of data about industries, competitors, and customer needs. It enables professionals to identify opportunities, anticipate trends, and minimize risks.
• Business Acumen: applying strategic thinking, financial literacy, and commercial awareness to turn insights into actionable growth strategies.
• Strong Communication & Feedback Loop: Proactively updates supervisors on progress and obstacles; ensures closing the loop on all communications rather than remaining silent when issues arise.
• Growth Mindset: A strong willingness and curiosity to learn the underlying business logic of the internet lending industry.

Why Join JuanHand

• Be part of a fast-growing fintech company transforming financial access in the Philippines.
• Work in an agile, innovative, and mission-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership.
• Culture of ICED Tea and Setting Up People for Success.

Wefund is the leading fintech cash lender in the Philippines and owns the online lending platform called JuanHand. JuanHand has been recognized by the SEC as a Best Practice OLP. Currently, it has over 65million downloads and disburses over 3.5billion pesos of loans monthly.

Wefund is a subsidiary of Finvolution Group, one of the biggest fintech companies in Asia with a USD27billion loan book. Finvolution is a publicly traded company and listed with the NYSE (FINV). Wefund is committed to help the creditworthy yet underserved by offering tech enabled financial products that are pleasant to use, with fair interest rates and fast approval times. It is the trusted fintech lender of choice and operates with the highest level of integrity and ethics. Wefund has a reputation of being an Employer of Choice in the Fintech Lending industry. Our Core Values are ICED Tea: Integrity, Competence, Enthusiasm, Dependability and Teamwork.