Business Development Specialist - South Africa (Forex, English Speaker)

Fp Markets (First Prudential Markets); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-regulated broker in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive business growth. The role involves developing leads, building partnerships, and promoting company products. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Forex/CFD industry and possess excellent client service and communication skills. Attractive compensation and personal development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and performance-based incentives

Continuous personal development opportunities

Vibrant company life with team activities

Additional days for annual leave and medical visits

Qualifications

• FX/CFD and online trading industry experience is essential.
• Native English language knowledge is required.
• Dynamic and driven with a strong desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop the assigned country, converting leads into clients.
• Engage trading professionals on social platforms.
• Identify local marketing channels to promote the company.
• Assist in onboarding trading clients and partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners.

Skills

Client-focused service

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to influence and persuade

Self-motivated and competitive

Team player attitude

Job description

Business Development Specialist - Johannesburg (Forex, English Speaker)

FP Markets Group of Companies is a well-established multi-regulated broker, offering traders access to CFD trading on Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. We are growing and looking to recruit a Full-time Business Development Specialist in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

• Develop the assigned country, territory or region, converting leads into clients and establishing business relationships with new and existing partners.
• Actively hunt for trading professionals on social and professional platforms, engaging them as clients or partners.
• Identify the most effective local marketing channels to promote the company and its products.
• Assist in onboarding trading clients, affiliates, IBs, money managers and other partners, providing an impeccable user experience.
• Work closely with marketing and back‑office teams to prepare sales and marketing content.
• Build and maintain solid relationships with prospective partners, proactively retaining and reactivating clients and partners.
• Negotiate partnership terms based on existing rebate structures.
• Monitor affiliates and partners to optimize performance and meet KPIs.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis, providing feedback on the customer journey.
• Ensure due diligence to regulatory frameworks and company policies.
• Travel to conferences and business meetings as required.

Candidate profile

• FX / CFD and online trading industry experience is essential.
• Native English language knowledge is required.
• Client‑focused with excellent service, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade for mutual benefit.
• Dynamic, self‑motivated, competitive, with a strong desire to succeed.
• Team player with a can‑do attitude.

Our offer

• Welcoming, young and multicultural team with approachable leadership.
• Continuous personal development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration with salary reviews and performance‑based incentives.
• Vibrant company life, including team activities and global celebrations.
• Additional days for annual leave and medical visits.

Application process

• Initial interview with People Function (up to 40 minutes).
• Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes to 1 hour).