Business Development Executive

Responsibilities

• Generate new revenue opportunities by identifying companies and organizations that may benefit from financial solutions.
• Build a strong network of business contacts across Africa and the Middle East, including company owners, finance executives, investors, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with prospective clients to gain a clear understanding of their business objectives, funding needs, and financial challenges.
• Assess client requirements and determine the most appropriate solutions across areas such as trade-related funding, short-term financing, and fundraising.
• Lead early-stage conversations with potential clients and assess the commercial viability of prospective engagements.
• Turn promising relationships into qualified opportunities and support their progression through to formal engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Business, or a related courses.
• With at least 2–3 years of experience in business development, client acquisition, relationship management, financial services, corporate finance, investment banking, or a comparable commercial role.
• Comfortable reviewing company financial statements and assessing key financial information.
• Experience or familiarity with African and/or Middle Eastern markets is desirable.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Comfortable working with international clients and adapting to different business environments and cultures.