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Business Development Director – RegTech (Enterprise SaaS) – Banking Sector (EMEA/MENA)

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Chesterfield

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Job summary

A leading RegTech company seeks a dynamic Business Development Director specializing in enterprise SaaS solutions within the banking sector. This role involves driving business growth across the EMEA region, focusing on MENA markets, with responsibilities ranging from sales cycle management to strategic relationship building. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise sales, a strong network in financial services, and a flair for navigating regulatory landscapes.

Benefits

Competitive salary and uncapped commission
Flexible working with remote work opportunities
Opportunity for travel
Impact on financial crime prevention

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of enterprise sales experience in SaaS, ideally RegTech or FinTech.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
  • Deep understanding of banking and compliance challenges in MENA and EMEA.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and close new enterprise SaaS sales opportunities.
  • Lead end-to-end sales cycle and manage strategic accounts.
  • Collaborate with marketing and customer success teams.

Skills

Enterprise Sales
Business Development
Regulatory Knowledge
Strategic Account Management
Networking
Market Insights
Fluent in English
Knowledge of the Banking Ecosystem

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Business Development Director – RegTech (Enterprise SaaS) – Banking Sector (EMEA/MENA)

? Location: EMEA (Preferred: Dubai, Riyadh, London, or remote within region)

? Industry: RegTech / Compliance Technology

? Employment Type: Full-Time

? Territory: EMEA, with strong focus on MENA

About Us

My client is a fast-growing RegTech company transforming how banks and financial institutions manage regulatory compliance through our advanced, AI-driven enterprise SaaS solutions. Their platform helps global banking clients reduce compliance risk, streamline on-boarding and monitoring, and stay ahead of ever-changing regulations.

With strong traction across Europe and early momentum in the Middle East, they’re expanding their commercial team to accelerate our growth across the EMEA region—especially in high-growth MENA markets.

The Role

They are looking for a dynamic Business Development Director (BDD) to join our go-to-market team. You’ll be responsible for driving new business opportunities, managing strategic accounts, and deepening relationships with banking and financial services organizations across EMEA—with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and close new enterprise SaaS sales opportunities within the banking sector across MENA and broader EMEA.
  • Lead the end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and contract close.
  • Build strong relationships with compliance, risk, IT, and innovation leaders at Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success teams to align GTM strategy and customer outcomes.
  • Attend key industry events, webinars, and conferences to represent the brand and drive lead generation.
  • Provide market insights to shape product roadmap and positioning.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of enterprise sales or business development experience in SaaS, ideally RegTech, FinTech, or Compliance Technology.
  • Deep understanding of the banking ecosystem, regulatory landscape, and compliance challenges across MENA and EMEA.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and closing 6- to 7-figure enterprise deals.
  • Strong network in MENA financial services is a major plus.
  • Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
  • Ability to travel within the region as needed.

Why Join Us?

  • Join a category-defining RegTech company with cutting-edge solutions used by leading global banks.
  • Work with a high-performing, mission-driven team in a high-growth startup environment.
  • Competitive salary and uncapped commission.
  • Flexible working with opportunities for travel and remote work.
  • Make a real impact on financial crime prevention and regulatory transformation across the region.

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