Business Development Manager (BD)

Wikifx; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Dubai is seeking a candidate to manage online channel operations and organize offline events, including exhibitions and investor salons. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have strong networks in the GCC, particularly in the finance sector. The role requires fluency in Arabic and English, and an understanding of Arab business culture. Candidates must be based in the GCC or able to travel frequently for business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and executing large-scale events.
• Strong network in Finance, Forex, Media in the GCC.
• Deep understanding of Arab business culture and social etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Manage online channel operations for GCC.
• Organize offline events like exhibitions and investor salons.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Proficiency in French

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Marketing, International Business

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

Skills

• 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.