Chief Business Development Officer – Financial Services - EMEA

Role Overview:
You’ll lead efforts to expand new EMEA business in corporate banking and fintech partnerships driving growth through strategic alliances and client acquisition.

Core Duties:

• Identify and secure new target segments (e.g., corporates, institutional investors, fintechs)
• Lead negotiations for large-scale agreements partnerships
• Conduct financial analyses to assess feasibility and ROI of new business lines
• Oversee Business Development processes, from market analysis and proposal preparation to closing
• Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of business development and business development analysts
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations within all business development initiatives
• Represent the organization at trade shows, investor roadshows, and corporate events
• Manage contract negotiations, commercial offers, and high-stakes deals

• Analyze financials to optimize operations and reduce costs
  

Your Experience Should Include:

• Extensive network in the financial sector (through Linkedin, Xing, ...), with successful business development or Chief Human Ressource Officer records in preferably Middle-East and GCC (UEA, Saudi Arabia,...) area as the initial company strategy is to expand its business operations in these countries.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and metrics
• Team leadership: coaching, mentoring, recruiting/staffing experience
• An exposure to AI-based software and main concepts

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of leadership in business development or Human Resource, sales, or strategic partnership roles within banking sector (preferably in B2B or relevant industry)
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills
• Experience working across departments to execute cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management
• Bilingual English/Arabic

Qualifications:

• Msc degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field (MBA also considered) from preferably a Swiss well regarded/top ranked University or higher Education Institution

• Advanced degree or certifications in business development or financial services a plus

Salary: depending on qualifications and previous experience