Senior Business Development Executive - Jordan

🏢 iFAST Global Bank Ltd
📍 Amman, JordanFull-timeHybrid
📅 Posted: 1w ago🔄 Updated: 1w ago
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This role focuses on expanding business development within Jordan's financial sector. The Senior Business Development Executive will be responsible for onboarding new partners like Exchange Houses and Financial Institutions, conducting commercial negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include strengthening partner relationships, identifying new business opportunities and remittance corridors, and supporting market activation initiatives. The role also involves monitoring partner transaction trends, resolving operational issues, and collecting market intelligence on competitor activities and regulatory changes. Collaboration with Finance, Treasury, and Technology teams is crucial for API integrations and operational enhancements. The ideal candidate must be based in Jordan, possess a strong background in the financial industry, and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Required Skills
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
NegotiationPresentation Skills
Productivity & Workplace Tools
ExcelPowerPoint
Nice to have:
Other
local market knowledge
Requirements
Graduate from University, preferably in Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Marketing or a related discipline.  1.       EXPERIENCECandidate must be based in Jordan and must have a minimum of 6 years of Banking, Exchange House or FinTech experience with at least 4 years in Business Development or Relationship Management along with following requirements·       Working knowledge of Cross Border Payment industry. ·       Knowledge of Exchange House business operations. ·       Basic understanding of correspondent banking and international payment processes. ·       Knowledge of AML/CFT and sanctions requirements. ·       Experience in partner relationship management. ·       Strong negotiation and presentation skills. ·       Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. ·       Arabic and fluency in English is required; preference may be given to a Jordanian national with strong local market knowledge.
Description
Business Development·       Support onboarding activities for new partners including documentation, due diligence coordination and go-live support. ·       Conduct regular partner visits to strengthen relationships and increase transaction volumes. ·       Identify new business opportunities, remittance corridors and potential strategic partnerships. ·       Identify and onboard new Exchange Houses, Banks and Financial Institution partners in Jordan.·       Conduct commercial negotiations and support agreement execution with prospective partners.·       Support regulatory documentation and onboarding requirements in coordination with Compliance.·       Assist in executing pricing, promotional campaigns and market activation initiatives.·       Support DPB, DTB & CB referral programs initiatives within the assigned market. Partner Management·       Monitor partner transaction trends and report business opportunities to the Head of Originating Markets. ·       Assist partners in resolving operational issues by coordinating with Client Services, Operations and Compliance. ·       Ensure partner branding, marketing materials and promotional activities are maintained across branches. ·       Support periodic Business Reviews (QBRs) with partner management. Commercial & Market Intelligence·       Collect competitor pricing, commission structures and market intelligence. ·       Monitor customer behavior, corridor trends and migration opportunities. ·       Assist in implementation of corridor-specific promotional campaigns. ·       Monitor Jordan remittance market developments, competitor activities and regulatory changes.·       Identify opportunities for corridor expansion, correspondent banking and digital payment solutions.Operations & Governance·       Coordinate with Finance and Treasury regarding funding requirements and settlement follow-up. ·       Escalate partner operational issues, system disruptions and customer complaints promptly. ·       Support business continuity activities during service disruptions. ·       Coordinate implementation of new API integrations and operational enhancements with Product, Technology and Operations teams.·       Support business continuity planning and service recovery activities across Jordan partners.·       Ensure all customer and partner interactions comply with AML/CFT and regulatory requirements. ·       Maintain accurate CRM records, visit reports and business activity trackers. ·       Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports for the Head of Originating Markets.
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