Regional Growth Partnerships Manager (MENA)

<p>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 <strong>Regional Growth Partnerships Manager (APAC).</strong><br><br><br>Position: <strong>Regional Growth Partnerships Manager (MENA)</strong></p><p>Location: MENA (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon)</p><p>Work model: Remote</p><p>Employment type: Service Agreement/Self-employment (no Employment contract option available)</p><p></p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li><p>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</p></li><li><p>Leverage existing client portfolios and professional relationships to introduce and develop partnership opportunities within the fintech and financial trading sector</p></li><li><p>Build and manage a structured pipeline of regional partners while actively participating in local business communities, networking events, and professional ecosystems</p></li><li><p>Represent the organisation within the regional financial and entrepreneurial landscape to strengthen brand visibility and market credibility</p></li><li><p>Present partnership models and revenue opportunities to prospective partners while structuring mutually beneficial collaboration agreements</p></li><li><p>Convert established business relationships into scalable affiliate structures and long-term partnership frameworks</p></li><li><p>Generate net deposits and trading volume through partner networks while driving partner activation, engagement, and retention</p></li><li><p>Build predictable and sustainable monthly trading volume through ongoing partner development and relationship management</p></li><li><p>Develop multi-tier affiliate and Sub-IB network structures that support long-term regional ecosystem growth</p></li><li><p>Align local market development strategies with the organisation's global partnership architecture and expansion</p></li><li><p>Act as a regional growth leader by mentoring emerging partnership leaders and providing market insights to support global scaling strategies.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Professional working proficiency in English (C1), both oral and written.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or revenue-generating commercial roles</p></li><li><p><span style="color:inherit;letter-spacing:-0.006em;background-color:initial;">Strong networking capabilities with an existing portfolio of clients, investors, or strategic partners.</span></p></li><li><p>Demonstrated success in building and monetizing relationship-driven business opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Experience expanding markets or developing partnership ecosystems.</p></li><li><p>Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.</p></li><li><p>Excellent negotiation, deal-structuring, and relationship-management skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills and professional presence when engaging senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Basic knowledge of financial markets, investment products, or trading services is advantageous but not mandatory.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>OFFER:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Direct impact on financial performance and cost efficiency</p></li><li><p>High visibility role supporting strategic decision making</p></li><li><p>Exposure to forecasting cash management and scalable finance structures</p></li><li><p>Professional environment focused on ownership growth and analytical excellence.</p></li></ul>