Business Development Manager (BD)

WiseSearch; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled professional to manage online channel operations and organize offline events in the GCC region. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, be fluent in Arabic and English, and possess strong networks in finance. Offering competitive salary and career development opportunities, this position allows for flexible remote work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Career development opportunities

Flexible remote work arrangements

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic and English; proficiency in French is a plus.
• Strong network in GCC countries, preferably in Finance, Forex, Media sectors.
• Proven experience in organizing large-scale offline events.

Responsibilities

• Manage online channel operations for GCC countries.
• Organize and execute offline events like exhibitions and investor salons.
• Conduct market research to support decision-making.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Job Description:

• 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

Job Requirements:

• 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.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Career development opportunities with an international team
• Flexible remote work arrangements