Country Business Lead - Antom Middle East

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

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a candidate to lead and oversee merchant acquiring business in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in business development, a deep understanding of the Middle East market, and strong communication skills. Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Arabic and Chinese (Mandarin) is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Deep and significant experience in business development or related roles within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record in driving business growth and profitability.
• Deep understanding of the Middle East market and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee merchant acquiring business in the Middle East.
• Collaborate with local partners for competitive channels.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Business Development

Merchant Acquiring

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

Position at Ant Group

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.