Head of Business Development
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Job Summary
David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a multinational financial services company specialising in online trading who is seeking to onboard a Head of Business Development to join their team in Cyprus.
Position: Head of Business Development
Location: Limassol Cyprus
Employment type: Full-time
About the role.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Business Development to lead and expand Introducing Broker (IB) relationships across key international markets. The role is focused on driving revenue growth strengthening strategic partnerships and supporting long-term expansion within the financial services and fintech space. This position combines hands-on business development with leadership responsibility acting as a senior representative of the organisation with partners and at industry events.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Define and execute the business development strategy with a strong focus on Introducing Brokers and strategic partnerships
Identify engage and develop long-term relationships with high-value IBs across multiple regions
Lead negotiations onboarding processes and ongoing management of IB agreements and partnership contracts
Monitor partner performance establish KPIs and drive continuous improvement in revenue and engagement
Collaborate closely with marketing product and operations teams to deliver tailored solutions and campaigns for partners
Assess new market opportunities analyse competitive landscapes and recommend expansion initiatives
Represent the organisation at industry events conferences and meetings with key partners and clients
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of business development and IB management professionals
Provide senior management with clear reporting on pipelines market trends and strategic progress
Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements across all operating jurisdictions.
Requirements
Degree in Business Finance Economics Marketing or a related field
Native/Fluent English (C1) language both written and spoken
Minimum of 8 years experience in business development IB management or client relationship roles within financial services fintech trading platforms or brokerage environments
Proven expertise in managing and growing Introducing Broker networks
Demonstrated ability to lead and scale international or multi-location teams
Strong understanding of financial markets and trading products including FX CFDs equities and derivatives
Excellent negotiation presentation and stakeholder management skills including exposure to senior decision-makers
Track record of delivering measurable growth through partnerships and strategic initiatives
Strategic analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Willingness to travel internationally and manage across multiple time zones
Additional languages are an advantage particularly for European Asian or Latin American markets.
Benefits:
Competitive annual leave allowance with flexibility for work-life balance
Private medical insurance covering the employee with options to extend coverage to family members
Annual learning and development budget to support professional growth
Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes
Opportunities for career progression within a growing and dynamic international environment
Regular team engagement activities and a collaborative company culture.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Revenue Growth
- Business Model
- Account Management
- Business Operations
- CRM
- Client Relationships
- Market Research
- Due Diligence
- New Customers
- New Markets
- Strategic Initiatives
- Partnerships
- Business Units
- strategic plan
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