Country Business Lead - Antom Middle East

WorldFirst; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a leader for their merchant acquiring business in the Middle East. You will drive growth and profitability while collaborating with local partners. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Business Administration or Finance, significant experience in business development, and excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic is advantageous. This role offers opportunities to monitor market trends and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in business development within financial services.
• Proven success in driving profitability.
• Fluency in English mandatory; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchant acquiring business in the Middle East.
• Monitor market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Business development

Merchant acquiring

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

Position at Ant Group

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee merchant acquiring business in Middle East, ensuring growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with local partners to provide competitive channels for merchants within the Middle East and globally.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business growth and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including merchants, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration within the organization to ensure seamless execution of business strategies.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators to measure the success of business initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Deep and significant experience in business development, merchant acquiring, and/or related roles within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of success in driving business growth and profitability.
• Deep understanding of the Middle East market and regulatory environment (ideally network / relationships in place).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English is mandatory (lingua franca). Arabic is distinctly advantageous. Chinese (Mandarin) would be the trifecta.