Business Development Manager – Arabic Speaking

Continental International Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental International Group in Dubai seeks an experienced business development professional to drive B2B growth and manage external partnerships across insurance and wealth management channels.

You will develop strategic alliances with financial advisors, brokers, and distribution partners, expand the partner network, and drive profitable business growth across product lines. Strong UAE market experience and an established network are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years' experience in international insurance, wealth management, or banking.
• Strong UAE market experience and extensive professional network.
• Proven track record in business development, partnership acquisition, or intermediary management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive B2B business development through identification, onboarding, and management of external partners.
• Develop partnerships with financial advisors, insurers, brokers, and distribution partners.
• Expand partner network, grow market share and drive profitable growth across product lines.
• Build and manage relationships with EAMs, private banks, family offices, and other distribution partners.
• Develop HNI/UHNI protection opportunities from engagement through onboarding and conversion.
• Drive revenue growth, manage pipelines and coordinate with internal teams to deliver client solutions.
• Work with a strong product suite and support team with ongoing learning and professional development.

Skills

Fluent Arabic & English

Job description

• Drive B2B business development through identification, acquisition, onboarding, and management of external business partners
• Develop strategic partnerships with financial advisors, insurance intermediaries, brokers, and other relevant distribution partners
• Expand Continental's partner network, increase market share, and drive profitable business growth across product lines
• Build and manage relationships with EAMs, private banks, family offices, financial advisors and other distribution partners
• Develop HNI/UHNI protection business, managing opportunities from partner engagement through onboarding and conversion
• Drive revenue growth, manage the pipeline and coordinate with internal teams to deliver suitable client solutions
• Work with a strong product suite, an experienced support team and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

Desired Candidate Profile

• Fluent in Arabic and English
• At least 5-10 years' prior experience in an international insurance company, wealth management firm, or bank
• Strong interpersonal skills, with good product knowledge
• Goal focused and a great team player
• Strong UAE market experience and an established professional network
• Proven experience in business development, partnership acquisition, channel development, or intermediary management
• Experience within insurance, financial services, wealth management, banking, or a related sector is preferred
• Exposure to working with financial advisors, brokers, EAMs, private banks, family offices, or other distribution/intermediary channels is advantageous
• Strong relationship management, negotiation, and business development capabilities
• Ability to identify commercial opportunities and convert relationships into sustainable business partnerships
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both Arabic and English
• Existing UAE network and market relationships considered an advantage