Chief Institutional Business Development Department

Job Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fintech group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Chief of Institutional Business Development to lead their institutional division. You will manage a team, develop sales strategies, and cultivate partnerships with high-value clients such as hedge funds and banks. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of B2B sales experience in the financial services industry and a strong global network. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in B2B / Institutional sales within the FX, CFDs, or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of leading institutional sales teams and closing high-value deals.
• Deep understanding of liquidity models and institutional FX services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the institutional sales and partnership strategy.
• Build, lead, and scale a team of institutional BDMs.
• Identify and close deals with high-potential institutional clients.
• Develop tailored trading solutions for clients.
• Maintain relationships with key decision-makers of institutions.

Skills

B2B / Institutional sales experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Trading platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader)

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of Institutional Business Development to lead our institutional division. This role is crucial for driving our growth among institutional clients, including hedge funds, family offices, asset managers, banks, and professional traders. You will be responsible for developing strategies, building partnerships, and driving revenue through high-value clients.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the institutional sales and partnership strategy aligned with company objectives

Build, lead, and scale a team of institutional BDMs across different regions

Identify and close deals with high-potential institutional clients and partners

Develop tailored trading solutions for liquidity providers, white labels, and money managers

Maintain relationships with key decision-makers across target institutions

Collaborate closely with marketing, legal, risk, and product departments to ensure client success

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes

Represent the company in industry events, expos, and conferences

What We Offer

Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses

International and fast-paced working environment

Career growth within a rapidly expanding fintech group

Direct exposure to C-level decision-making

Relocation assistance if needed

Access to expos, events, and strategic meetings globally

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in B2B / Institutional sales within the FX, CFDs, or financial services industry

Proven track record of leading institutional sales teams and closing high-value deals

Deep understanding of trading platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader, etc.), liquidity models, and institutional FX services

Strong global network within hedge funds, family offices, prop trading firms, and brokerages

Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven approach

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)