Business Development Executive

Wikifx; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai is seeking a candidate to manage online and offline marketing operations within the GCC region. The successful applicant will excel in relationship building with local financial institutions and have a strong grasp of the Forex/FinTech industry. Proficiency in Arabic and English is required, and experience in event management is crucial. This position involves significant travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic and English; proficiency in French is a plus.
• Strong network in the GCC region, especially in Finance and Media.
• Proven experience in planning and executing large-scale events.
• Deep understanding of Arab business culture and social etiquette.
• Proven experience in planning and executing large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Manage online channel operations for GCC countries.
• Organize and execute offline events such as exhibitions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.

Skills

KOL marketing

Social media management

Event management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing, or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage online channel operations (KOL marketing, social media, ad campaigns, etc.) for GCC countries
• Organize and execute offline events such as exhibitions, cocktail parties, and investor salons
• Develop and maintain relationships with local forex industry and financial institutions
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to provide decision-making support

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Finance, Marketing, International Business, or related fields. Experience in the Forex/FinTech industry is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English, with proficiency in French as a plus.
• Network: Strong network in the GCC countries (preferably in Finance, Forex, Media, and KOL sectors), familiar with local mainstream social media platforms and high-net-worth individual channels.
• Cultural Understanding: A deep understanding of and respect for Arab business culture, social etiquette, and religious customs.
• Event Management: Proven experience in successfully planning, organizing, and executing large-scale offline events, investor conferences, and high-end cocktail parties.
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills, and cross-cultural collaboration abilities.
• Mobility: Must be based in the GCC region or able to frequently travel flexibly to key financial hubs (such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh) for business execution.