Business Development Manager

Our Client

Our client is a global online trading and Forex investment group with over 20 years of experience empowering the next generation of traders and investors across fast-growing markets. A pioneer in the early days of online Forex trading, they have built a strong global presence by providing reliable, regulated access to financial markets for millions of clients worldwide.

Today, the group supports over 2 million clients across more than 150 countries, operating from regulated centres across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Their platform and solutions are designed to make Forex and broader financial market investing more accessible, giving individuals the tools, guidance, and flexibility to trade and invest with confidence, in their own time and on their own terms.

Driven by a clear mission and a promise of Freedom to Succeed, our client believes that risk-driven investing — when supported by the right technology and education — can unlock better financial opportunities. Internally, they foster an energetic and diverse culture, offering their people early responsibility, continuous learning, and the opportunity to grow their careers within a fast-growing global organisation.

The Role

The successful candidate will be expected to generate and manage partnerships for the China region. The candidate will be responsible for exploring opportunities to grow the business and expanding the brand in the local market. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and grow the partnerships base, develop Strategic partner relations in the region and act as a point of contact for important partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop company's business by establishing strong Strategic Partner relations and Partnerships in the region to drive profitable growth.
• Recruit and introduce new partners to the firm on ongoing basis.
• Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, and emerging business opportunities
• Manage and maintain an active partnership pipeline using CRM tools and provide accurate forecasts to leadership
• Approach, source and communicate with local partners to foster long-term relationships.
• Hold business trips to meet partners and present company’s products and services.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of lead sources.
• Have strong ability to achieve KPIs and to able to work under pressure to meet the deadline

Requirements

Key Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience as a commercial development manager or partnerships manager in the trading industry (specifically in FX or CFD)
• Transferable book of business desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to negotiate partnership terms and commercial agreements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence partners at all levels
• Working knowledge of trading platforms (preferably MT4/MT5)
• Showcase initiative and an entrepreneurial attitude
• Strong decision-making capabilities
• Highly self-motivated and self-driven
• Native Mandarin speaker with strong command of English