Partnership BD Manager - KSA

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.

Requirements

• - 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.