Chief Business Development Officer

QuantTrax; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house health insurance

Sport and leisure membership

Lunch delivery

Relocation support if needed

Job summary

QuantTrax is seeking a Chief Business Development Officer to lead strategic development of Emerging Markets in APAC and LATAM from the UAE. You will work directly with the CEO to shape growth strategy and drive high‑impact partnerships.

You’ll build and manage a network of counterparties, oversee end‑to‑end BD projects, and guide teams across research, technology, and operations while leveraging abundant company resources and a generous perks package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in the financial industry (trading firms, exchanges, brokers, etc.)
• Flawless spoken and written English is a must; Chinese, Hindi will be a plus
• Proven track record of achieving extraordinary results and strong negotiating expertise in APAC or LATAM

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive execution of the company’s business development strategy;
• Identify and create opportunities to enhance performance;
• Build and manage a diverse network of counterparties (brokers, exchanges, providers) for favorable terms;
• Collaborate with research, operations, technology, and leadership on complex projects and growth;
• Gather market intelligence to foresee and lead ventures with effort vs benefit;
• Explore partnerships and joint ventures to strengthen market position;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to progress toward business goals;
• Represent the company at events to build relationships with industry players;
• Own the full project life cycle from research to KPI reporting;
• Ensure the company stays at the forefront of market structure and technology;
• Assemble a team of A-players to achieve extraordinary results.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Business development

English proficiency

Job description

We're looking for a Chief Business Development Officer who will be responsible for strategic development of Emerging Markets in the APAC and LATAM regions.

In our fund, we have gathered people who know how to conquer one of the most competitive markets. Experts with 10+ years of experience in HFT and senior developers from unicorn companies work on ultra low-latency infrastructure, while trading algorithms are created and tested by winners of international mathematics and programming competitions.

You will work directly with the CEO on the development and execution of our overall growth strategy, empowered by analytical support, vast resources of the company, and almost unlimited freedom in decision‑making. We’ll trust you one of the most rapidly developing areas in the company so you can challenge your both negotiation and management skills when achieving outstanding goals.

As in every fair deal, great responsibility comes with corresponding rewards: you’ll get a 360° perks package and a lavish motivational system, clearly reflecting your contribution to the company’s success.

What you’ll get by joining us:

• Lead position in a tier‑1 team: 10+ years of industry experience, Senior Engineers and C‑level from unicorn companies, winners of international Math and Programming olympiads;
• Competitive base + PnL‑based bonus;
• Fast‑paced environment with infinite scope for growth;
• Access to almost unlimited company resources and corresponding level of responsibility;
• Opportunity to build your own A‑team;
• Fair Compensation:Besides monetary compensation, we provide lots of other benefits like in‑house health insurance, sport and leisure membership, lunch delivery, relocation support if needed.

What you’ll be in charge of:

• Develop and drive execution of the company’s business development strategy;
• Proactively identify and create opportunities to enhance our team’s current performance;
• Build and manage a diverse network of counterparties (brokers, exchanges, equipment providers, etc.), achieving the best possible terms for any partnership;
• Collaborate with internal teams across research, operations, technology, and leadership to drive complex projects and support significant business growth;
• Gather market intelligence and a deep understanding of our business that enables you to foresee, evaluate and lead potential ventures from the perspective of effort vs benefit;
• Explore and manage strategic partnerships and joint ventures to strengthen market positioning and expand business opportunities;
• Collaborate with various stakeholders within the team on progress toward business goals;
• Represent the company at external events, conferences, and meetings to build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players;
• Be an owner of the whole project life cycle, from research and goal setting to KPI measurement and reporting;
• Ensure the company stays at the forefront of market structure and technology innovation, identifying opportunities to leverage cutting‑edge solutions;
• Gather your own team of A‑players capable of achieving extraordinary results.

What we expect from you:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in the financial industry (trading firms, exchanges, brokers, etc.);
• HFT and/or Technical and/or Economic background will be a plus;
• Flawless spoken and written English is a must; Chinese, Hindi will be a plus;
• Proven track of achieving extraordinary results and strong negotiating expertise in one of our target regions: APAC, LATAM.
• Hands‑on management style and experience of full‑cycle project management leading a team of 3+ business developers;
• Strategic thinking and ability to judge even your own ideas with a cool‑head;
• A know‑how entrepreneurial mindset, passion for challenge, and a strong habit of putting business interests first.

Nice‑to‑Haves:

• Experience of building team from scratch.

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