Business Development/Account Manager (Financial Markets)

Addex Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance client relationships and drive market growth. The ideal candidate will possess sales experience, a relevant degree, and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career advancement, including a path to management, alongside competitive benefits.

Benefits

Corporate Parking

Medical coverage

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Wellness Membership

Loaded Pantry

Free Lunch

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sales or online trading industries.
• Fluent in English and Malay; Mandarin is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Convert leads into clients and build relationships.
• Hunt for trading professionals across various channels.
• Identify effective marketing channels for local promotion.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines

Job description

This job is all about building relationships and spotting opportunities in the financial markets. You might like this job because it offers a chance to grow your career, engage with clients, and make a real impact in your region.

We’re looking for a driven and outgoing individual to expand our presence in your assigned region. If you enjoy building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning connections into results especially in the financial markets industry, this role is for you!

What's your day to day going to look like?

• Grow the business – Convert leads into clients, build relationships with new and existing partners, and represent us in your region.
• Find and engage talent – Hunt for trading professionals across social media, forums, and communities to join us as clients or partners.
• Make marketing local – Identify the most effective channels to promote our brand and products in your region, working closely with the marketing team.
• Support client success – Help onboard clients, Affiliates, IBs, and partners while ensuring they get an outstanding experience with the help of our support team.
• Keep things running smoothly – Monitor and optimize partner performance, stay compliant with regulations, and provide insights to improve our customer journey.

We believe in growing our people as much as we grow our business. Here’s what your path could look like in this role:

• First 6 Months – Get to Know the Market (Client Relations Focus)
  You’ll start by immersing yourself in the market, supporting client onboarding, understanding our products, and building a strong foundation in client relations. This phase is all about learning the landscape, developing local insight, and getting familiar with our systems, processes, and people.
• Month 6 forward – Step Into Business Development
  Once you're confident with the market and client base, you'll transition into a business development focus—actively expanding our network, engaging partners, identifying growth opportunities, and taking more ownership of your region’s performance.
• Grow Into a Senior Role
  With proven results, you’ll have the opportunity to step into a more senior position. Here, you’ll take on larger markets or high-impact projects, mentor newer team members, and be a key player in shaping regional strategy.
• Long-Term – Path to Management
  We’re always looking to promote from within. If you’re ready to lead, you can grow into a Managerial role, where you’ll build and lead a team, oversee regional growth strategies, and contribute to the company’s global expansion plans.

Job Requirements

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with sales and online trading industry experience
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, management, Economy and/or marketing and related disciplines
• Fluent in English & Malay. Proficiency in Mandarin will be added advantage.
• Client focused with excellent customer service and negotiation skills
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Dynamic, self-motivated, competitive and strong desire to succeed
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team and can-do attitude

Company Benefits

• Corporate Parking – Fully claimable parking. Say goodbye to parking woes. We’ve got you covered!
• Medical coverage – Your health matters. We've got solid plans to keep you protected.
• Hybrid Working Arrangement – Depending on your role, enjoy WFH perks after completing probation.
• Wellness Membership – Free online therapy, 24/7 gym access & fitness studio perks. We've got your mental & physical wellness covered after you complete probation.
• Loaded Pantry – Coffee? Crackers? Chips? Yep, we’ve got your cravings sorted.
• Free Lunch – Midweek boost? Count on us for a free, delicious lunch every Wednesday!