Swahili - Speaking Business Development Executive

Are you ready to shape the future of online trading across international markets? As a Business Development Executive at Deriv, you’ll lead our expansion efforts in key East African regions, building strategic partnerships and driving market growth. Your impact will directly influence how traders access and experience our innovative trading solutions. As an AI-first business, you’ll have access to cutting-edge tools to improve your business development potential.
On a given day, you will:

• Source and nurture high-value affiliate partnerships using modern CRM platforms
• Analyse market opportunities and competitive landscapes to identify potential leads
• Design and execute expansion strategies that resonate with East African market needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners
• Generate qualified leads through networking and market research
• Use AI tools to support lead generation and conduct market analysis
• Collaborate with global teams to optimise our offerings for local market preferences
• Represent our company at industry events and partner meetings
• Travel frequently across regions as per business needs
  
  

You will enjoy working with us if you:

• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where you can make a real impact
• Like to experiment with AI tools to enhance business development and partnership management
• Love building and maintaining relationships across different cultures
• Get excited about analysing markets and spotting growth opportunities
• Enjoy the challenge of adapting global strategies to local contexts
• Have a passion for financial markets and technology
  

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  Are fluent in English and Swahili with a strong cultural understanding of the East African markets
• Possess excellent relationship-building and networking abilities
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Have 2-5 years of experience in business development (preferred)
• Bring knowledge of financial services and digital technologies (preferred)
• Have experience or enthusiasm for embracing AI technologies in business processes
  

Benefits:
We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. Additionally, you’ll be eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. This is a salaried role with no commission-based component.
When you join Deriv, you will be supported in growing your career in our company. You can expect to have a personalised Learning and Development programme as well as the costs covered for relevant professional development and education related to advancing your career at Deriv.
Youll be based at our modern office in Dubais prestigious JLT, a key centre for Derivs Middle Eastern operations. Our Dubai office is home to over 200 talented professionals from diverse nationalities, creating a truly global workplace. Youll thrive in an expat-friendly environment that celebrates diversity and encourages cross-cultural collaboration, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and team events. Dubais position as a global business hub, combined with its tax-free benefits, ultramodern lifestyle, and family-friendly environment with excellent schools and healthcare, creates the perfect setting for international professionals. Join us in Dubai to shape the future of online trading while experiencing life in one of the worlds most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities.
Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, so it’s worth learning more about Derivs culture .
Ready to drive international growth and shape the future of online trading? If you’re excited about building strategic partnerships and expanding Deriv’s presence across European markets, we want to hear from you.
Deriv is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We take pride in our Great Place to Work and IIP Platinum certifications, which reflect our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. Join us and help build the future of online trading while working alongside top talent from over 80 nationalities.