David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a young financial/FX company led by a management team with over 20 years of experience. Their mission is to simplify trading complexities and deliver excellence to clients across multiple continents and countries. Currently looking to hire a Regional Growth Partnerships Manager (APAC).
Position: Regional Growth Partnerships Manager (MENA)
Location: MENA (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon)
Work model: Remote
Employment type: Service Agreement/Self-employment (no Employment contract option available)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify and engage high-potential partners including Introducing Brokers (IBs), affiliate partners, trading communities, financial influencers, and strategic distribution partners to expand the regional partnership ecosystem
Leverage existing client portfolios and professional relationships to introduce and develop partnership opportunities within the fintech and financial trading sector
Build and manage a structured pipeline of regional partners while actively participating in local business communities, networking events, and professional ecosystems
Represent the organisation within the regional financial and entrepreneurial landscape to strengthen brand visibility and market credibility
Present partnership models and revenue opportunities to prospective partners while structuring mutually beneficial collaboration agreements
Convert established business relationships into scalable affiliate structures and long-term partnership frameworks
Generate net deposits and trading volume through partner networks while driving partner activation, engagement, and retention
Build predictable and sustainable monthly trading volume through ongoing partner development and relationship management
Develop multi-tier affiliate and Sub-IB network structures that support long-term regional ecosystem growth
Align local market development strategies with the organisation's global partnership architecture and expansion
Act as a regional growth leader by mentoring emerging partnership leaders and providing market insights to support global scaling strategies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Professional working proficiency in English (C1), both oral and written.
Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or revenue-generating commercial roles
Strong networking capabilities with an existing portfolio of clients, investors, or strategic partners.
Demonstrated success in building and monetizing relationship-driven business opportunities.
Experience expanding markets or developing partnership ecosystems.
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
Excellent negotiation, deal-structuring, and relationship-management skills.
Strong communication skills and professional presence when engaging senior stakeholders.
Basic knowledge of financial markets, investment products, or trading services is advantageous but not mandatory.
OFFER:
Direct impact on financial performance and cost efficiency
High visibility role supporting strategic decision making
Exposure to forecasting cash management and scalable finance structures
Professional environment focused on ownership growth and analytical excellence.
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