Business Development Manager – Partnerships (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to lead partnership growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, you will expand our market presence across the financial services sector, aligning with Vision 2030 priorities and driving revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and pursue new business opportunities in the KSA financial services market.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients and partners, owning the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, regulators and enterprise clients.
• Negotiate and structure commercial agreements, joint ventures and strategic alliances that accelerate market entry.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and regulatory changes (SAMA, CMA) to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, legal and compliance teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Track, forecast and report on business development performance against KPIs and revenue targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years of business development, sales or relationship management experience in financial services (securities, fintech, payments, asset management, capital markets).
• Proven track record of meeting revenue targets and closing high‑value deals.
• Strong existing network within the KSA financial sector is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of Saudi regulatory framework (SAMA, CMA) and market dynamics.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh and eligible to work in KSA.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape and lead growth in one of the world’s most dynamic financial markets.
• Collaborative, high‑growth environment with clear career progression.