Business Development Manager

About the role

AvaTrade is seeking a highly driven Senior Business Development Manager to expand its client base in the OTC derivatives brokerage market. The role focuses on acquiring professional and high‑net‑worth retail clients, managing relationships, and ensuring compliance throughout the client lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively acquire and convert professional and high‑net‑worth retail clients through networking, referrals, and direct prospecting.
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships, delivering responsive and value‑driven service.
• Conduct client due diligence, KYC, and suitability assessments in line with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as onboarding, compliance, dealing, and customer support to ensure smooth client management.
• Represent the company professionally and act as a brand ambassador with clients, partners, and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven sales experience in eFX, CFDs, or other OTC derivative products, with a transferable client portfolio.
• Native Arabic national with excellent command of English, UAE resident for at least 5 years.
• Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi or work at least three days per week from the Abu Dhabi office.