Business Development Manager

Position:
Partnership BD Manager

Company:
Not specified

Location:
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Employment type:
Full time

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Short Summary:
We are seeking an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead our growth efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue across the financial services sector.

Responsibilities:
- Market Development: Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities across the KSA financial services market, aligned with Vision 2030 growth priorities.
- Client Acquisition: Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients and partners, owning the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
- Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, including banks, financial institutions, regulators, and enterprise clients.
- Strategic Partnerships: Negotiate and structure commercial agreements with partners, influencers/KOL, marketing affiliations, joint ventures, and strategic alliances that accelerate market entry and revenue growth.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and the regulatory environment (SAMA, CMA) to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, legal, and compliance teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements.
- Reporting: Track, forecast, and report on business development performance against defined KPIs and revenue targets.

Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of business development, sales, or relationship management experience within the financial services industry (Securities, Prime Brokerage, Fintech, Payments, Asset Management, or Capital Markets).
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and closing complex, high-value deals.
- Strong existing network within the KSA financial sector is highly preferred.
- Solid understanding of the Saudi regulatory framework (SAMA, CMA) and market dynamics.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh; eligibility to work in KSA.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- The opportunity to shape and lead growth in one of the world's most dynamic financial markets.
- A collaborative, high-growth environment with clear career progression.