Affiliate Business Development Manager - MENA

OKX; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

OKX is seeking a BD Manager to drive affiliate growth for the MENA region from Dubai. You will identify and engage crypto partners, manage relationships with high‑net‑worth clients and professional traders, and work with our global team to scale user acquisition across channels.

In this role you will plan online and offline campaigns with influencers and media, develop new affiliate networks, and optimize performance using KPIs and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Cryptocurrency, Finance, FX or related space with a track record in building large affiliate networks.
• Experience in business development or affiliate management.
• Strong regional connections with HNW clients and professional traders.
• Strong project management and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of affiliate KPIs and data-driven optimization.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language proficiency is a must.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop affiliates with communities and relationships that consist of HNW clients and professional traders.
• Manage and enhance relationships with HNW clients in MENA, building partnerships with influencers for user acquisition.
• Plan and execute online and some offline marketing activities, events, and campaigns with influencers/KOLs or media channels.
• Expand the user base and grow awareness of the OKX brand.
• Devise creative ways to identify potential affiliates/KOLs and acquire users.

Skills

Affiliate management

Business development

Relationship building

Project management

Data analysis

English fluency

Arabic language

Job description

About The Opportunity

The BD Manager is responsible for the overall affiliate growth strategy and execution for OKX in MENA, working with our global team. The BD Manager will proactively seek out and engage closely with potential MENA crypto partners for the purpose of user acquisition and expansion of the OKX platform in the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Proactively identify and develop affiliates with communities and relationships that consist of HNW clients and professional traders
• Manage and enhance relationships with HNW clients in MENA, being in contact with them frequently, build partnerships with influencers for the purpose of user acquisition
• Planning and execution of online and some offline marketing activities, events, and campaigns with influencers/KOLs or media channels
• Expand the user base and grow awareness of the OKX brand
• Devise creative ways to identify potential affiliates/KOLs and acquire users

What We Look For In You

• Solid experience in Cryptocurrency, Finance, FX or any related space, with a track record in building large affiliate networks from start to finish
• Experience in business development or affiliate management
• Solid connections in the region with HNW clients and professional traders
• Solid project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Understanding of fundamental affiliate customer acquisition KPIs and optimization methods to improve performance through data analysis and segmentation
• Fluent in English and Arabic is a MUST

Nice to Haves

• Bonus points if you have previously worked at a crypto exchange!
• Experience working across time zones and cross-cultural teams
• Passionate about blockchain technology and the crypto payments space