Senior Business Development Manager

High Street Resources; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager in Abu Dhabi, focused on client acquisition and relationship management in the OTC derivatives space. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in selling eFX and CFDs, a strong client portfolio, and excellent negotiation skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance in a dynamic brokerage environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in selling OTC derivatives (eFX, CFDs).
• Proven track record with a regulated brokerage firm.
• Strong existing and convertible client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Originate and onboard new clients through proactive networking.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle including KYC and ongoing support.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver seamless client experience.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

Job description

We are recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager on behalf of our client – a leading global player in the OTC derivatives brokerage space.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, driven individual to play a key role in client acquisition and relationship development across eFX, CFDs, and other OTC derivative products.

Key Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in selling OTC derivatives (eFX, CFDs)
• Proven track record with a regulated brokerage firm
• Strong existing and convertible client portfolio (professional and retail HNIs)
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Full understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks

Role Responsibilities :

• Originate and onboard new clients through proactive networking and lead conversion
• Manage the full sales lifecycle including KYC, onboarding, and ongoing support
• Collaborate across internal departments to deliver a seamless client experience
• Represent the firm with professionalism and commitment to service excellence

Candidate Profile :

• Native Arabic speaker with strong command of English
• Resident of the UAE for at least 5 years
• Willing to relocate or commute to Abu Dhabi at least twice a week