Partnership BD Manager - KSA

moomoo; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

moomoo, based in Riyadh, seeks an ambitious Business Development Manager to lead growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within the financial services sector. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships, and own the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.

The role requires 5+ years in business development or sales in financial services, fluency in Arabic and English, a strong network in the KSA market, and a solid understanding of SAMA and CMA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of business development, sales, or relationship management in financial services.
• Proven track record of meeting revenue targets and closing high-value deals.
• Strong network in the KSA financial sector and understanding of regulatory framework (SAMA, CMA).

Responsibilities

• Market Development: Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities across the KSA financial services market, aligned with Vision 2030 growth priorities.
• Client Acquisition: Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients and partners, owning the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, including banks, financial institutions, regulators, and enterprise clients.
• Strategic Partnerships: Negotiate and structure commercial agreements with partners, influencers/KOL, marketing affiliations, joint ventures, and strategic alliances that accelerate market entry and revenue growth.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and the regulatory environment (SAMA, CMA) to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, legal, and compliance teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting: Track, forecast, and report on business development performance against defined KPIs and revenue targets.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sales / BD

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead our growth efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue across the financial services sector. This is a high-impact position for a self-starter who understands the KSA financial landscape and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Development: Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities across the KSA financial services market, aligned with Vision 2030 growth priorities.
• Client Acquisition: Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients and partners, owning the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, including banks, financial institutions, regulators, and enterprise clients.
• Strategic Partnerships: Negotiate and structure commercial agreements with partners, influencers/KOL, marketing affiliations, joint ventures, and strategic alliances that accelerate market entry and revenue growth.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and the regulatory environment (SAMA, CMA) to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, legal, and compliance teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting: Track, forecast, and report on business development performance against defined KPIs and revenue targets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• The opportunity to shape and lead growth in one of the world's most dynamic financial markets.
• A collaborative, high-growth environment with clear career progression.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of business development, sales, or relationship management experience within the financial services industry (Securities, Prime Brokerage, Fintech, Payments, Asset Management, or Capital Markets).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and closing complex, high-value deals.
• Strong existing network within the KSA financial sector is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of the Saudi regulatory framework (SAMA, CMA) and market dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh; eligibility to work in KSA.

*Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.