Business Development & Relationship Associate (Contractual - UAE-based)

HR Force International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global identity verification platform is seeking a proactive individual in Dubai to support business development efforts. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings and nurturing local relationships within the fintech ecosystem. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and familiarity with regulatory environments. This position offers exposure to the fast-evolving MENA fintech space along with a monthly base salary and sales commission.

Benefits

Monthly base salary and commission on sales

On-ground exposure to MENA’s fast-evolving fintech space

Opportunity to work with a global SaaS leader in RegTech

Qualifications

• Based in Dubai with a valid UAE visa (family-sponsored, freelance, or resident visa holder).
• Proactive, well-organized, and confident in scheduling and follow-ups.
• Fresh grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Identify and connect with relevant fintechs, compliance firms, exchanges, and banks in Dubai and DIFC.
• Build and maintain a contact list of prospects and relationship leads.
• Schedule in-person and virtual meetings with key decision-makers.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Familiarity with DIFC, fintechs, compliance, or startup environments

Education

Business or marketing background preferred

Job description

About US:

We are a leading global identity verification and compliance automation platform helping fintechs, banks, crypto firms, and enterprises onboard users, detect fraud, and meet global KYC/AML regulations. With clients in 230+ countries and a regional presence in Dubai (DIFC), we are expanding our footprint across the MENA region.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a dynamic, well-connected, and proactive individual based in Dubai to support our business development efforts by scheduling meetings, nurturing local relationships, and supporting regional events. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants exposure to enterprise sales and MENA’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and connect with relevant fintechs, compliance firms, exchanges, and banks in Dubai and DIFC.
• Build and maintain a contact list of prospects and relationship leads.
• Schedule in-person and virtual meetings with key decision-makers for our core BD team.
• Support local events and private roundtables, assisting with coordination and invite follow-ups.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Based in Dubai with a valid UAE visa (family-sponsored, freelance, or resident visa holder).
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with DIFC, fintechs, compliance, or startup environments is a big advantage.
• Proactive, well-organized, and confident in scheduling and follow-ups.
• Fresh grads welcome; business or marketing background preferred.

What We Offer:

• Monthly base salary and comission on sales.
• On-ground exposure to MENA’s fast-evolving fintech space.
• Opportunity to work with a global SaaS leader in RegTech.