Junior Business Associate

Vantage; Colombia; On-site; COP 24,000,000 - 40,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage is seeking a Junior Business Associate to join our LATAM Business Development team in Colombia. You will identify, engage, and qualify potential clients and partners within the CFD trading ecosystem, developing your sales skills in a fast-paced international environment.

You'll work closely with senior team members, build a high-quality sales pipeline, conduct market research, and participate in the full commercial cycle while learning about trading products, platforms, and risk

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in sales, business development or similar commercial role.
• Strong interest in financial markets, trading, FX, or CFDs.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential IBs, CPA partners, influencers, and direct clients across LATAM.
• Conduct outreach through LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram, Myfxbook, social media, databases, cold calls, and email.
• Qualify prospects based on potential, market presence, experience, and fit.
• Manage lead follow-ups and maintain accurate records throughout the sales process.
• Schedule qualified meetings for senior BD team members and support them during meetings.
• Research market trends, competitors, and client feedback to identify opportunities.
• Share insights from outreach to improve commercial strategies.
• Develop understanding of trading products, platforms, tools, and associated risks.
• Maintain CRM records, contact histories, and sales pipelines.
• Participate in BD team meetings, training, coaching, and learning initiatives.
• Follow all applicable compliance and internal procedures.
• Business travel and events may be available based on needs and performance.

Skills

Sales & BD

Communication

Prospecting

CRM

Education

Finance/Business/Marketing degree or related

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Business Associate to join our LATAM Business Development team and help identify, engage, and qualify potential clients and partners within the CFD trading ecosystem.

This is a junior commercial role designed for someone with a strong interest in financial markets, sales, and business development, with the opportunity to develop into a full Business Development role.

You will work closely with senior members of the team, build a high-quality sales pipeline, conduct market research, and gain hands-on exposure to the full commercial cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential IBs, CPA partners, influencers, and direct clients across LATAM.
• Conduct outreach through LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram, Myfxbook, social media, databases, cold calls, and email.
• Qualify prospects based on business potential, market presence, experience, and strategic fit.
• Manage lead follow-ups and maintain accurate records throughout the sales process.
• Schedule qualified meetings for senior BD team members and support them during meetings.
• Research market trends, competitors, and client feedback to identify new business opportunities.
• Share insights from daily outreach and prospect interactions to help improve commercial strategies.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's trading products, platforms, tools, and associated risks.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, contact histories, and sales pipelines.
• Participate in BD team meetings, training, coaching, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Follow all applicable compliance and internal procedures.
• Business travel and participation in industry events may be available based on business needs and performance.

Requirements

• 6+ months of experience in sales, business development, cold calling, lead generation, or a similar commercial role.
• Strong interest in financial markets, trading, FX, or CFDs. Previous industry experience is a strong plus.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven, resilient, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable with prospecting and direct outreach.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate market feedback.
• Willingness to undergo continuous training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• A degree in Finance, Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Own computer and reliable high-speed internet connection.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is commercially driven, curious about financial markets, and eager to build a career in Business Development.

You dont need to be an expert in CFDs from day one — we value learning ability, initiative, resilience, and a strong sales mindset.

If youre ready to develop your skills in an international trading environment and grow within a Business Development team, wevd love to hear from you.