Regional Growth Partnerships Manager MENA

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a young financial/FX company led by a management team with over 20 years of experience. Their mission is to simplify trading complexities and deliver excellence to clients across multiple continents and countries. Currently looking to hire a Regional Growth Partnerships Manager (APAC).


Position: Regional Growth Partnerships Manager (MENA)

Location: MENA (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon)

Work model: Remote

Employment type: Service Agreement/Self-employment (no Employment contract option available)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and engage high-potential partners including Introducing Brokers (IBs), affiliate partners, trading communities, financial influencers, and strategic distribution partners to expand the regional partnership ecosystem

• Leverage existing client portfolios and professional relationships to introduce and develop partnership opportunities within the fintech and financial trading sector

• Build and manage a structured pipeline of regional partners while actively participating in local business communities, networking events, and professional ecosystems

• Represent the organisation within the regional financial and entrepreneurial landscape to strengthen brand visibility and market credibility

• Present partnership models and revenue opportunities to prospective partners while structuring mutually beneficial collaboration agreements

• Convert established business relationships into scalable affiliate structures and long-term partnership frameworks

• Generate net deposits and trading volume through partner networks while driving partner activation, engagement, and retention

• Build predictable and sustainable monthly trading volume through ongoing partner development and relationship management

• Develop multi-tier affiliate and Sub-IB network structures that support long-term regional ecosystem growth

• Align local market development strategies with the organisations global partnership architecture and expansion

• Act as a regional growth leader by mentoring emerging partnership leaders and providing market insights to support global scaling strategies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional working proficiency in English (C1), both oral and written.

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or revenue-generating commercial roles

• Strong networking capabilities with an existing portfolio of clients, investors, or strategic partners.

• Demonstrated success in building and monetizing relationship-driven business opportunities.

• Experience expanding markets or developing partnership ecosystems.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

• Excellent negotiation, deal-structuring, and relationship-management skills.

• Strong communication skills and professional presence when engaging senior stakeholders.

• Basic knowledge of financial markets, investment products, or trading services is advantageous but not mandatory.

OFFER:

• Direct impact on financial performance and cost efficiency

• High visibility role supporting strategic decision making

• Exposure to forecasting cash management and scalable finance structures

• Professional environment focused on ownership growth and analytical excellence.